Water Quality: Coldwater, MI
4 water systems • 14,111 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Coldwater is served by 4 public water systems with a combined service population of 14,111 people, and has 238 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 19 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Coldwater's violation count is 783% above the national average for Michigan. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide, Selenium.
Contaminants Found
Can cause anemia in infants and young children; may cause nervous system effects at high levels.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant used to control taste, odor, and microorganisms
EPA limit: 0.8 mg/L
Hair loss, nail brittleness, and nervous system damage at elevated concentrations.
Common source: Natural geological deposits, mining discharges, oil refinery waste
EPA limit: 0.05 mg/L (50 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Coldwater
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLDWATER | MI0001500 | Groundwater | 13,822 | 2 |
| LAKESIDE ESTATES SUBDIVISION | MI0003742 | Groundwater | 125 | 6 |
| ARBOR VIEW | MI0004778 | Groundwater | 100 | 206 |
| SOMERSET MOBILE HOME PARK | MI0040076 | Groundwater | 64 | 24 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.