Public water system · MI0003960
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At a glance
Ludington (PWSID MI0003960) is an active community water system in Mason County, Michigan. It reports serving 8,184 people through 3,174 service connections. Its primary water source is 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
8,184
Service connections
3,174
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Ludington compare with other water systems in Mason County?
By EPA's size categories, Ludington is a medium system (3,301 to 10,000 people). Mason County has 83 active public water systems, and Ludington is the largest of them by population served. Its population served is about 28 times the county average of 291 people per system, and accounts for 34% of the 24,180 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 Ludington is about 22% above 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. Surface water means the system draws its water from rivers, lakes, streams or reservoirs. 68 Michigan systems (0.6%) list surface water as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates Ludington?
EPA lists Ludington 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. 4 of the 83 active systems in Mason County (4.8%) are also owned by a local government.
Does Ludington 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 Ludington. For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Ludington: frequently asked questions
Who runs Ludington?
Ludington (PWSID MI0003960) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the MI state drinking water program.
How many people does Ludington serve?
Ludington reports serving 8,184 people through 3,174 service connections in Mason County, Michigan.
Where does Ludington get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water. Surface water means the system draws its water from rivers, lakes, streams or reservoirs.
Does Ludington have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is Ludington'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 Ludington's water quality report?
As a community water system, Ludington 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 Mason County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludington State Park Cg | Mason | 1,700 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Scottville, City of | Mason | 1,536 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Tamarac Village | Mason | 873 | Community | Groundwater |
| Mdot - Ludington Rest Area | Mason | 700 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Lamans Landing | Mason | 500 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Mason Co Eastern Hs | Mason | 480 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |
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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, “Ludington, PWSID MI0003960, Michigan”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/michigan/ludington-mi0003960 (data as of October 1, 2026).