Public water system · MI0000740
ActiveBlackman Township
Community water system in Jackson County, Michigan, drawing primarily on purchased groundwater under influence.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
21,222
Service connections
2,858
Primary source
GUP
Purchased groundwater under influence
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-29 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-02-29 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Haloacetic acids (HAA5)code 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2015-07-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
All 3 violations in EPA's records, newest first.Labels and codes come from EPA's SDWIS reference tables. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found. "Health-based" marks violations of a legal limit or required treatment.
Blackman Township: frequently asked questions
Is Blackman Township's water safe to drink?
Blackman Township is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the MI state drinking water program. EPA's SDWA data records violations for this system — the most recent are listed on this page, including health-based violations; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Blackman Township?
Blackman Township (PWSID MI0000740) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MI state drinking water program.
How many people does Blackman Township serve?
Blackman Township reports serving 21,222 people through 2,858 service connections in Jackson County, Michigan.
Where does Blackman Township get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased groundwater under influence.
Other water systems in Jackson County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | Jackson | 33,165 | Community | Groundwater under influence of surface water |
| Summit Township | Jackson | 25,355 | Community | Groundwater |
| Mdot - Sandstone, R819 | Jackson | 2,000 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Mdot - Grass Lake, R818 | Jackson | 2,000 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Grass Lake | Jackson | 1,986 | Community | Groundwater |
| Leoni Township | Jackson | 1,893 | Community | Groundwater |
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