Public water system · MI0003230
ActiveHoughton
Community water system in Houghton County, Michigan, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
8,386
Service connections
1,426
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2022-01-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2022-01-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-01-01 | 53 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2017-10-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 1996-09-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
Houghton: frequently asked questions
Is Houghton's water safe to drink?
Houghton 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 Houghton?
Houghton (PWSID MI0003230) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MI state drinking water program.
How many people does Houghton serve?
Houghton reports serving 8,386 people through 1,426 service connections in Houghton County, Michigan.
Where does Houghton get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Houghton County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Michigan Water Company | Houghton | 5,535 | Community | Groundwater |
| Hancock | Houghton | 4,500 | Community | Purchased 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 |