Public water system · MI0002425
ActiveFrankenmuth Township
At a glance
Frankenmuth Township (PWSID MI0002425) is an active community water system in Saginaw County, Michigan. It reports serving 1,389 people through 463 service connections. Its primary water source is purchased surface water, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
1,389
Service connections
463
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Frankenmuth Township compare with other water systems in Saginaw County?
By EPA's size categories, Frankenmuth Township is a small system (501 to 3,300 people). Saginaw County has 60 active public water systems. Its population served is about half of the county average of 2,828 people per system, and accounts for 0.8% of the 169,654 people reported by systems filed under the county. Across Michigan, the 10,599 active systems average 847 people each. Nationally, the average active community water system reports serving 6,703 people, so Frankenmuth Township is well below that figure.
What does “community water system” mean?
A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. Michigan has 1,332 active community water systems, 13% of the state's 10,599 active systems. Purchased surface water means the system buys surface water from another public water system rather than drawing its own. 262 Michigan systems (2.5%) list purchased surface water as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates Frankenmuth Township?
EPA lists Frankenmuth Township as owned by a local government. The MI state drinking water program is its primacy agency, the regulator with primary enforcement responsibility for the system under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 23 of the 60 active systems in Saginaw County (38%) are also owned by a local government.
Does Frankenmuth Township have drinking water violations?
No SDWA violations on record.
EPA's SDWA violation and enforcement data (via EPA ECHO, updated quarterly) lists no violations for Frankenmuth Township. For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Frankenmuth Township: frequently asked questions
Who runs Frankenmuth Township?
Frankenmuth Township (PWSID MI0002425) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the MI state drinking water program.
How many people does Frankenmuth Township serve?
Frankenmuth Township reports serving 1,389 people through 463 service connections in Saginaw County, Michigan.
Where does Frankenmuth Township get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water. Purchased surface water means the system buys surface water from another public water system rather than drawing its own.
Does Frankenmuth Township have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is Frankenmuth Township's water safe to drink?
AquaCensus shows EPA compliance records, not current water test results, so it cannot say whether the water is safe at a given moment. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the MI state drinking water program.
Where can I find Frankenmuth Township's water quality report?
As a community water system, Frankenmuth Township must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1 each year, covering the previous calendar year. The system can provide a copy on request.
Other water systems in Saginaw County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saginaw, City of | Saginaw | 44,058 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Saginaw Charter Township | Saginaw | 40,840 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Thomas Township | Saginaw | 11,931 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Bridgeport Township | Saginaw | 10,104 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Tittabawassee Township | Saginaw | 9,227 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Buena Vista Township | Saginaw | 8,676 | Community | Purchased surface water |
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “Frankenmuth Township, PWSID MI0002425, Michigan”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/michigan/frankenmuth-township-mi0002425 (data as of October 1, 2026).