Water Quality in CHATHAM, MI (49816)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 49816.
54
Total Violations
2
Health-Based
52
Monitoring / Reporting
54
Resolved
What does this mean?
54 of 54 violations have been resolved. 2 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 52 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (54 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2024 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 3, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 3, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Oct 16, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Oct 16, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| DICHLOROMETHANE | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| LASSO | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Dinoseb | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
Violation Timeline
2024(5)
Nitrate
03
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
4G
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
4G
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
2E
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
2E
2022(49)
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
LASSO
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
Dinoseb
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
HEXACHLOROBENZENE
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
Radium-226
03
2,4-D
03
Pentachlorophenol
03
Aldicarb sulfone
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
Simazine
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
Radium-228
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
Benzene
03
Benzo(a)pyrene
03
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
03
Toxaphene
03
Atrazine
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
Aldicarb
03
Endrin
03
Ethylbenzene
03
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
03
BHC-GAMMA
03
Xylenes, Total
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
OXAMYL
03
Aldicarb sulfoxide
03
Styrene
03
Heptachlor
03
Methoxychlor
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Toluene
03
Picloram
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
Chlordane
03
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
03
2,4,5-TP
03
Vinyl chloride
03
Carbofuran
03
Heptachlor epoxide
03
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
03
How Does This Compare?
CHATHAM (49816) has 54 recorded violations, including 2 health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
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