Public water system · MI0000710
ActiveBig Rapids
Community water system in Mecosta County, Michigan, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
10,403
Service connections
2,386
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-02 | 4H | 5200 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-07-01 | 59 | 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2020-01-01 | 53 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 1996-12-01 | 41 | 0200 | Yes | Resolved |
Big Rapids: frequently asked questions
Is Big Rapids's water safe to drink?
Big Rapids 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 Big Rapids?
Big Rapids (PWSID MI0000710) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MI state drinking water program.
How many people does Big Rapids serve?
Big Rapids reports serving 10,403 people through 2,386 service connections in Mecosta County, Michigan.
Where does Big Rapids get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Mecosta County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesco #60 | Mecosta | 900 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Hometown Grocery | Mecosta | 800 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Canadian Lakes Gas | Mecosta | 765 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Chippewa Hills Middle School | Mecosta | 700 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Davis Bridge General | Mecosta | 700 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Beacon & Bridges Market | Mecosta | 700 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |