Public water system · MI0002790
ActiveGrand Rapids
Community water system in Kent County, Michigan, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
306,901
Service connections
81,816
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingWater Quality Parameter M/R · code 53 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Resolved |
The one violation in EPA's records.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.
Grand Rapids: frequently asked questions
Is Grand Rapids's water safe to drink?
Grand Rapids 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; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Grand Rapids?
Grand Rapids (PWSID MI0002790) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MI state drinking water program.
How many people does Grand Rapids serve?
Grand Rapids reports serving 306,901 people through 81,816 service connections in Kent County, Michigan.
Where does Grand Rapids get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Kent County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | Kent | 72,125 | Community | Surface water |
| Plainfield Township | Kent | 42,271 | Community | Groundwater under influence of surface water |
| Byron-Gaines Utility Authority | Kent | 37,464 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Kentwood | Kent | 36,072 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Grandville | Kent | 15,948 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| East Grand Rapids | Kent | 11,637 | Community | Purchased surface water |
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