Water Quality: Orem, MI
8 water systems • 4,858 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Orem is served by 8 public water systems with a combined service population of 4,858 people, and has 134 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 7 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Orem's violation count is 397% above the national average for Michigan. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide, Total Organic Carbon.
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
Not a direct health risk but reacts with disinfectants to form carcinogenic byproducts such as trihalomethanes.
Common source: Decaying plant material, algae, soil organic matter in source water
EPA limit: Treatment technique (must reduce TOC based on source water level)
Water Systems Serving Orem
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOODLAND RIDGE | MI0040669 | Groundwater | 1,400 | 45 |
| SASHABAW MEADOWS MHP | MI0040575 | Groundwater | 1,278 | 26 |
| SPRINGBROOK ESTATES MHC | MI0040327 | Groundwater | 990 | 33 |
| PINE RIDGE MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY | MI0040601 | Groundwater | 490 | 12 |
| NORTH BAY HARBOR CLUB | MI0040616 | Groundwater | 235 | 11 |
| LAKE FENTON MOBILE HOME PARK | MI0040158 | Groundwater | 220 | 0 |
| EAST BAY MOBILE HOME PARK | MI0040607 | Groundwater | 155 | 5 |
| LOON LAKE MOBILE HOME PARK | MI0040151 | Groundwater | 90 | 2 |
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.