Public water system · MI0000260
ActiveAthens
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
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-11 | 4B | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2019-07-01 | 53 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2005-01-01 | 03 | 1005 | No | Resolved |
| 2004-08-01 | 23 | 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2003-08-01 | 10 | — | No | Resolved |
| 2002-06-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1995-09-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1993-12-01 | 23 | 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 1984-12-01 | 06 | — | No | Archived |
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 system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anniston Alabama, the Wwsb of the City O | Calhoun | 56,646 | Community | Surface water |
| Battle Creek - Verona System | Calhoun | 43,975 | Community | Groundwater |
| Calhoun County Water Authority | Calhoun | 32,796 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Oxford Water Works & Sewer Board | Calhoun | 31,239 | Community | Surface water |
| Jacksonville Water Works Gas and Sewer | Calhoun | 14,217 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| City of Port Lavaca | Calhoun | 12,000 | Community | Purchased surface water |