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Athens

Community water system in Calhoun County, Michigan, drawing primarily on groundwater.

Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.

Population served

956

Service connections

386

Primary source

GW

Groundwater

System type

CWS

Community water system

System record

PWSIDMI0000260
System typeCommunity water system
Activity statusActive
Population served956
Service connections386
Primary water sourceGroundwater
Owner typeLocal government
Primacy agencyMI state drinking water program
City served
StateMichigan
ZIP

Violations & enforcement

BeganViolationContaminantHealth-basedStatus
2024-08-114B8000NoResolved
2019-07-01535000NoResolved
2005-01-01031005NoResolved
2004-08-01233100NoResolved
2003-08-0110NoResolved
2002-06-01223100YesResolved
1995-09-01223100YesResolved
1993-12-01233100NoResolved
1984-12-0106NoArchived

Athens: frequently asked questions

Is Athens's water safe to drink?

Athens is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the MI state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.

Who runs Athens?

Athens (PWSID MI0000260) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MI state drinking water program.

How many people does Athens serve?

Athens reports serving 956 people through 386 service connections in Calhoun County, Michigan.

Where does Athens get its water?

EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.

Other water systems in Calhoun County

Water systemCountyPopulation servedTypeSource
Anniston Alabama, the Wwsb of the City OCalhoun56,646CommunitySurface water
Battle Creek - Verona SystemCalhoun43,975CommunityGroundwater
Calhoun County Water AuthorityCalhoun32,796CommunityPurchased surface water
Oxford Water Works & Sewer BoardCalhoun31,239CommunitySurface water
Jacksonville Water Works Gas and SewerCalhoun14,217CommunityPurchased surface water
City of Port LavacaCalhoun12,000CommunityPurchased surface water