Public water system · MI0003836
ActiveLenox Township
At a glance
Lenox Township (PWSID MI0003836) is an active community water system in Macomb County, Michigan. It reports serving 3,000 people through 175 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
3,000
Service connections
175
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Lenox Township compare with other water systems in Macomb County?
By EPA's size categories, Lenox Township is a small system (501 to 3,300 people). Macomb County has 92 active public water systems. Its population served is well below the county average of 9,021 people per system, and accounts for 0.4% of the 829,966 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 Lenox Township is about 55% 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 Lenox Township?
EPA lists Lenox 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. 22 of the 92 active systems in Macomb County (24%) are also owned by a local government.
Does Lenox 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 Lenox Township. For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Lenox Township: frequently asked questions
Who runs Lenox Township?
Lenox Township (PWSID MI0003836) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the MI state drinking water program.
How many people does Lenox Township serve?
Lenox Township reports serving 3,000 people through 175 service connections in Macomb County, Michigan.
Where does Lenox 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 Lenox Township have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is Lenox 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 Lenox Township's water quality report?
As a community water system, Lenox 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 Macomb County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren, City of | Macomb | 134,056 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Sterling Heights, City of | Macomb | 127,000 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Clinton Township | Macomb | 100,513 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Macomb Township | Macomb | 90,000 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Shelby Township | Macomb | 72,000 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| St. Clair Shores, City of | Macomb | 59,715 | 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, “Lenox Township, PWSID MI0003836, Michigan”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/michigan/lenox-township-mi0003836 (data as of October 1, 2026).