Water Quality: Plainwell, MI
7 water systems • 6,148 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Plainwell is served by 7 public water systems with a combined service population of 6,148 people, and has 45 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 1 of those are health-based violation, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Plainwell's violation count is 67% above the national average for Michigan. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide.
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
Water Systems Serving Plainwell
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLAINWELL | MI0005380 | Groundwater | 3,998 | 0 |
| LAKE DOSTER | MI0002925 | Groundwater | 1,492 | 6 |
| MCTI | MI0006375 | Groundwater | 460 | 7 |
| WOLF LAKE MOBILE HOME PARK | MI0040501 | Groundwater | 99 | 6 |
| PLAINWELL PINES H C F | MI0060695 | Groundwater | 58 | 5 |
| PINE LAKE APARTMENTS | MI0006377 | Groundwater | 40 | 7 |
| GUN PLAIN TOWNSHIP | MI0002926 | Groundwater | 1 | 14 |
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.