Water Quality: Grand Haven, MI
4 water systems • 26,008 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Grand Haven is served by 4 public water systems with a combined service population of 26,008 people, and has 14 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 4 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Grand Haven's violation count is 48% below the national average for Michigan. Contaminants associated with violations include Disinfection Byproducts.
Contaminants Found
Broad category of chemicals formed during disinfection, associated with increased cancer risk and adverse reproductive effects.
Common source: Reaction of disinfectants (chlorine, ozone, chloramines) with organic matter
Water Systems Serving Grand Haven
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRAND HAVEN TOWNSHIP | MI0002760 | Surface Water | 15,051 | 6 |
| GRAND HAVEN | MI0002750 | Surface Water | 10,412 | 0 |
| OLIVE/BLENDON TWPS | MI0004989 | Surface Water | 544 | 8 |
| NORTHWEST OTTAWA CO WATER SYST | MI0004847 | Surface Water | 1 | 0 |
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.