Public water system · MI0005040
ActiveOscoda Township
At a glance
Oscoda Township (PWSID MI0005040) is an active community water system in Iosco County, Michigan. It reports serving 6,997 people through 3,407 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
6,997
Service connections
3,407
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Oscoda Township compare with other water systems in Iosco County?
By EPA's size categories, Oscoda Township is a medium system (3,301 to 10,000 people). Iosco County has 81 active public water systems, and Oscoda Township is the largest of them by population served. Its population served is about 24 times the county average of 294 people per system, and accounts for 29% of the 23,789 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 Oscoda Township is roughly in line with 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 Oscoda Township?
EPA lists Oscoda 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. 7 of the 81 active systems in Iosco County (8.6%) are also owned by a local government.
Does Oscoda 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 Oscoda Township. For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Oscoda Township: frequently asked questions
Who runs Oscoda Township?
Oscoda Township (PWSID MI0005040) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the MI state drinking water program.
How many people does Oscoda Township serve?
Oscoda Township reports serving 6,997 people through 3,407 service connections in Iosco County, Michigan.
Where does Oscoda 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 Oscoda Township have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is Oscoda 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 Oscoda Township's water quality report?
As a community water system, Oscoda 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 Iosco County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Tawas, City of | Iosco | 2,663 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Au Sable Township | Iosco | 2,370 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Old Orchard Park Campground | Iosco | 2,000 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Tawas City, City of | Iosco | 1,834 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Whittemore/Prescott School Complex | Iosco | 860 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Baldwin Township | Iosco | 650 | 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, “Oscoda Township, PWSID MI0005040, Michigan”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/michigan/oscoda-township-mi0005040 (data as of October 1, 2026).