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Iron River

Community water system in Iron County, Michigan, drawing primarily on groundwater.

Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.

Population served

3,019

Service connections

1,313

Primary source

GW

Groundwater

System type

CWS

Community water system

System record

PWSIDMI0003410
System typeCommunity water system
Activity statusActive
Population served3,019
Service connections1,313
Primary water sourceGroundwater
Owner typeLocal government
Primacy agencyMI state drinking water program
City servedIron River
StateMichigan
ZIP—
CountyIron County

Violations & enforcement

BeganViolationContaminant or ruleHealth-basedStatus
2024-03-01MonitoringMonitoring, Routine (RTCR) · code 3ARevised Total Coliform Rulecode 8000NoResolved
2023-07-01Public notice, recordkeeping or otherConsumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting · code 72Consumer Confidence Rulecode 7000NoResolved
2015-11-01Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100YesResolved
2015-04-01Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100YesResolved
2014-12-01Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100YesResolved
2014-12-01Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) · code 24Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100NoResolved
2013-11-01Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) · code 24Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100NoResolved
2013-10-01Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100YesResolved
2013-10-01Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) · code 24Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100NoResolved
2013-08-01Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) · code 24Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100NoResolved
2011-10-01Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) · code 24Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100NoResolved
2011-09-01Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100YesResolved

The 12 most recent 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.

Iron River: frequently asked questions

Is Iron River's water safe to drink?

Iron River 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 Iron River?

Iron River (PWSID MI0003410) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MI state drinking water program.

How many people does Iron River serve?

Iron River reports serving 3,019 people through 1,313 service connections in Iron County, Michigan.

Where does Iron River get its water?

EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.

Other water systems in Iron County

Water systemCountyPopulation servedTypeSource
Crystal FallsIron1,922CommunityPurchased groundwater
CaspianIron997CommunityGroundwater
Crystal Falls Township - LindIron990CommunityGroundwater
Bates TownshipIron921CommunityGroundwater
Stambaugh Township-West BruleIron580CommunityGroundwater
Pentoga ParkIron540Transient non-communityGroundwater

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