Water Quality: Jackson, MI
7 water systems • 87,507 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Jackson is served by 7 public water systems with a combined service population of 87,507 people, and has 135 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 6 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Jackson's violation count is 401% above the national average for Michigan. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, E. coli, Stage 2 DBP.
Contaminants Found
Eye and nose irritation at high levels; long-term exposure above the MCL may cause liver and kidney damage.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant added to kill harmful microorganisms
EPA limit: 4.0 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level)
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
Trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids that increase cancer risk and may cause adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Chlorine disinfection reacting with natural organic matter in source water
EPA limit: TTHM: 0.080 mg/L; HAA5: 0.060 mg/L
Water Systems Serving Jackson
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JACKSON | MI0003470 | Groundwater | 33,165 | 59 |
| SUMMIT TOWNSHIP | MI0006450 | Groundwater | 25,355 | 0 |
| BLACKMAN TOWNSHIP | MI0000740 | Surface Water | 21,222 | 6 |
| SPSM | MI0006370 | Surface Water | 7,166 | 9 |
| INDIAN VILLAGE | MI0040233 | Groundwater | 394 | 1 |
| WILLOWS ON TWIN PONDS | MI0001658 | Groundwater | 147 | 17 |
| ARBOR RIDGE CONDOMINIUMS | MI0000236 | Groundwater | 58 | 43 |
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.