Allegan County, New York — public water systems

How does Allegan County compare with other New York counties?

Allegan County has the 61st-most active public water systems among the 100 counties listed for active New York systems in EPA records; among the 64 with 3 or more systems, the median has 94. Its systems report 700 people served in total, the 65th-largest county figure in the state and less than 0.1% of the statewide total. The average system here reports serving 233 people, well below the New York average of 2,374. Population figures are what each system reports; people served by more than one system, such as a wholesaler and the town that buys from it, are counted by each.

Where does Allegan County's drinking water come from?

By primary water source, Allegan County's active systems draw on groundwater (3, 100%). Overall, all rely mainly on groundwater (including purchased groundwater) and none on surface water, compared with 91% and 8.5% across New York. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers. The county's largest system, Dollar General #18891 - Plainwell, draws primarily on groundwater.

What kinds of water systems operate in Allegan County?

Allegan County's active systems break down as 3 transient non-community systems (100%). A transient non-community water system serves places where people do not stay long, such as gas stations and campgrounds, and regularly serves at least 25 people a day for at least 60 days a year. EPA lists their owner types as private (100%).