Water Quality: Portage, MI
3 water systems • 46,512 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Portage is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 46,512 people, and has 21 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. None of those violations are health-based — the records reflect missed monitoring or reporting deadlines rather than a contaminant exceeding safe levels. Portage's violation count is 22% below the national average for Michigan.
Water Systems Serving Portage
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PORTAGE | MI0005520 | Groundwater | 46,292 | 1 |
| THE BLUFFS AT GULL LAKE | MI0006571 | Groundwater | 180 | 6 |
| PAW PAW APTS - WEST MAPLE LAKE | MI0005209 | Groundwater | 40 | 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.