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WaterSafety

Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo, Michigan · PWSID: MI0003520

F
Water Safety Score
36/100
192,992
Population Served
Ground water
Source Type
4
Health Violations
0
Contaminant Exceedances

Detected Contaminants

ContaminantDetected LevelMCL (Limit)StatusSample Date
Combined Filter Effluent0.5 NTU1 NTUWithin LimitJan 1, 2018

Violation History

Combined Filter Effluent
MonitoringJan 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2020
Resolved
Enforcement: 2000310
Combined Filter Effluent
MonitoringJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2020
Resolved
Enforcement: 2000310
Combined Filter Effluent
MonitoringJan 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020
Resolved
Enforcement: 2000310
Combined Filter Effluent
MonitoringJul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020
Resolved
Enforcement: 2000310
Contaminant 1017
MonitoringJul 1, 2022 - Jul 1, 2023
Resolved
Enforcement: 2000334
Combined Filter Effluent
MonitoringJul 1, 2022 - Jul 1, 2023
Resolved
Enforcement: 2000334
Combined Filter Effluent
MonitoringJul 1, 2022 - Dec 31, 2022
Open
Enforcement: 2000333
Combined Filter Effluent
MonitoringJul 1, 2022 - Dec 31, 2022
Open
Enforcement: 2000335
Combined Filter Effluent
MonitoringJul 1, 2022 - Jul 1, 2023
Resolved
Enforcement: 2000334

Frequently Asked Questions

Kalamazoo has a Water Safety Score of F (36/100). The system serves 192,992 people and has 4 health violations on record. Check the contaminant table above for specific detected substances.

Kalamazoo has 0 contaminant exceedances above EPA health guidelines. See the full contaminant detection table above for all tested substances and their levels relative to legal limits and health guidelines.

The Water Safety Score (0-100, grades A through F) is based on contaminant levels relative to legal limits, health guideline exceedances, violation history, and enforcement actions. Higher scores indicate fewer concerns.

If your water system has violations, request the Consumer Confidence Report from your utility, consider getting an independent water test from a certified lab, and look into certified water filters for specific contaminants of concern. For lead, run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking.

Sources: EPA SDWIS, EWG Tap Water Database
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Water quality data sourced from EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Safety scores are calculated based on contaminant levels, violations, and enforcement history. This is not a substitute for your utility's official Consumer Confidence Report.