Public water system · MI0002980
ActiveHancock
Community water system in Houghton County, Michigan, drawing primarily on purchased groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
4,500
Service connections
1,672
Primary source
GWP
Purchased groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-01-11 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2019-07-11 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2016-09-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2016-09-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 1993-07-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1991-09-01 | 26 | 3100 | No | Resolved |
Hancock: frequently asked questions
Is Hancock's water safe to drink?
Hancock 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 Hancock?
Hancock (PWSID MI0002980) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MI state drinking water program.
How many people does Hancock serve?
Hancock reports serving 4,500 people through 1,672 service connections in Houghton County, Michigan.
Where does Hancock get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased groundwater.
Other water systems in Houghton County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton | Houghton | 8,386 | Community | Groundwater |
| Upper Michigan Water Company | Houghton | 5,535 | Community | Groundwater |
| Adams Township | Houghton | 2,010 | Community | Groundwater |
| Laurium | Houghton | 1,947 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| Osceola Township | Houghton | 1,391 | Community | Groundwater |
| Portage Township | Houghton | 1,214 | Community | Purchased groundwater |