Water Quality: Linden, MI
3 water systems • 4,250 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Linden is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 4,250 people, and has 59 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. Linden's violation count is 119% above the national average for Michigan. Contaminants associated with violations include Barium, Chlorine, Stage 2 DBP.
Contaminants Found
Increases blood pressure and causes cardiovascular effects with long-term exposure.
Common source: Natural rock deposits, oil drilling operations, coal power plant waste
EPA limit: 2 mg/L
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)
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 Linden
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINDEN, CITY OF | MI0003890 | Surface Water | 4,150 | 21 |
| ARGENTINE CARE CENTER | MI0066355 | Groundwater | 60 | 22 |
| BYRAM RIDGE | MI0001019 | Groundwater | 40 | 16 |
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.