Is Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert, MI Tap Water Safe to Drink?
Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert, MI tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Contaminants including lithium have been detected at or below guideline thresholds.
Where Does Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert Get Its Water?
Water in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert, MI is provided by 1 public water system: LAKE CHARTER TOWNSHIP.
How Is Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert Tap Water Treated?
Treated water is disinfected using free chlorine. Treatment includes conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration) and membrane filtration.
What's in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert Tap Water?
The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert public water systems. All detected levels fall at or below EPA health guidelines in this dataset.
| Contaminant | Peak detected | EPA guideline | ZIPs detected | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lithium | 9 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| PFTrDA | 0.007 µg/L | 0.007 µg/L | 1 ZIP | Within guideline |
| HFPO-DA | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| 8:2 FTS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| 6:2 FTS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
Health Risk Profile for Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert
Current EPA monitoring data for Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert shows contaminant levels within guideline thresholds across all ZIP codes in this dataset. As with all public water systems, sensitive populations may choose to use a certified filter for additional peace of mind.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert Tap Water
Is Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert tap water safe to drink?
Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Sensitive populations may still choose to use a certified filter as a precaution.
What contaminants are in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert tap water?
The most commonly detected contaminants in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, HFPO-DA. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.
Where does Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert get its drinking water?
Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert receives water from one public water system, including LAKE CHARTER TOWNSHIP.
Do I need a water filter in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert?
Current data does not show guideline exceedances in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert. A certified filter can still reduce trace contaminants and improve taste for households that prefer filtered water.
How often is Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert tap water tested?
Public water systems in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert are required by the EPA to test for regulated contaminants on schedules ranging from daily (for microbials and disinfectants) to annual or triennial (for many chemical contaminants). Results are published in annual Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs). The data on this page reflects the most recent available EPA monitoring results, with the latest sample date of 2024-10-15.
Tap water reports by ZIP in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert
Water utilities serving Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert, MI
Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.
- LAKE CHARTER TOWNSHIPLooks OK
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