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PWS IDIN5246020
PWS NameMICHIGAN CITY DEPARTMENT OF WATER WORKS
PWS TypeCommunity water system
Owner TypeLocal government
Primary SourceSurface water
Primacy TypeState
Is Wholesaler?No
Population Served33996
County ServedLaPorte

Note


The tables below list all violations that the state reported to EPA for this water system. Health-based violations are listed first, followed by treatment technique, MRDL, monitoring, reporting, and other violations.

Health-based Violations of maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) or maximum residual disinfectant levels (MRDLs), which specify the highest concentrations of contaminants or disinfectants, respectively, allowed in drinking water; or of treatment technique (TT) rules, which specify required processes intended to reduce the amounts of contaminants in drinking water. MCLs, MRDLs, and treatment technique rules are all health-based drinking water standards.
Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Treatment Technique A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
Maximum residual disinfectant level or MRDL The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Monitoring & reporting Failure to conduct regular monitoring of drinking water quality, as required by SDWA, or to submit monitoring results in a timely fashion to the primacy agency or EPA.
Public notification & other Failure to provide notification to the public as required by the Violations of Public Notification Rule and the Consumer Confidence Report Rule, and violations of other requirements such as those violations related to variances and exemptions.

PWS Violation


Violations

Violation Category CodeViolation Type DescriptionRule NameContaminant NameViolation IDCompliance Status DescriptionCompliance Period Begin DateCompliance Period End DateIs Health Based Ind
OtherConsumer Confidence Report Inadequate ReportingConsumer Confidence RuleConsumer Confidence Rule3516Returned to Compliance01-JUL-2025 - No
OtherConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to ReportConsumer Confidence RuleConsumer Confidence Rule3515Returned to Compliance01-JUL-2024 - No
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)Total Coliform RuleColiform (TCR)3510Returned to Compliance01-SEP-201130-SEP-2011Yes
MRMonitoring, RegularInorganic ChemicalsBarium3309Returned to Compliance01-JAN-200831-DEC-2008No
MRMonitoring, RegularInorganic ChemicalsBeryllium, Total3509Returned to Compliance01-JAN-200831-DEC-2008No
MRMonitoring, RegularSynthetic Organic ChemicalsSimazine2907Returned to Compliance01-JUL-200630-SEP-2006No
MRMonitoring, RegularSynthetic Organic ChemicalsAtrazine3107Returned to Compliance01-JUL-200630-SEP-2006No
MRMonitoring, RegularSynthetic Organic ChemicalsLASSO3207Returned to Compliance01-JUL-200630-SEP-2006No
MRMonitoring, RegularSynthetic Organic ChemicalsDi(2-ethylhexyl) adipate2807Returned to Compliance01-JUL-200630-SEP-2006No
MRMonitoring, RegularSynthetic Organic ChemicalsDi(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate3007Returned to Compliance01-JUL-200630-SEP-2006No
MRMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleChlorine902Returned to Compliance01-JAN-200231-MAR-2002No
MRMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleCARBON, TOTAL802Returned to Compliance01-JAN-200231-MAR-2002No
OtherConsumer Confidence Report Inadequate ReportingConsumer Confidence RuleConsumer Confidence Rule502Returned to Compliance01-OCT-2001 - No
OtherConsumer Confidence Report Inadequate ReportingConsumer Confidence RuleConsumer Confidence Rule301Returned to Compliance01-OCT-2000 - No
OtherConsumer Confidence Report Inadequate ReportingConsumer Confidence RuleConsumer Confidence Rule200Returned to Compliance19-JAN-2000 - No
MRMonitoring, RegularNitrate RuleNitrate381Known01-OCT-198030-SEP-1981No
MRMonitoring, RegularInorganic ChemicalsCadmium881Known01-OCT-198030-SEP-1981No
MRMonitoring, RegularInorganic ChemicalsBarium981Known01-OCT-198030-SEP-1981No
MRMonitoring, RegularInorganic ChemicalsMercury481Known01-OCT-198030-SEP-1981No
MRMonitoring, RegularInorganic ChemicalsFluoride681Known01-OCT-198030-SEP-1981No
MRMonitoring, RegularArsenic RuleArsenic181Known01-OCT-198030-SEP-1981No
MRMonitoring, RegularInorganic ChemicalsChromium781Known01-OCT-198030-SEP-1981No
MRMonitoring, RegularInorganic ChemicalsSelenium281Known01-OCT-198030-SEP-1981No
MRMonitoring, RegularNitrate RuleNitrate6023880Known01-OCT-197931-OCT-1979No
MRMonitoring, RegularInorganic ChemicalsSelenium6023980Known01-OCT-197931-OCT-1979No
MRMonitoring, RegularInorganic ChemicalsChromium6023480Known01-OCT-197931-OCT-1979No
MRMonitoring, RegularArsenic RuleArsenic6023180Known01-OCT-197931-OCT-1979No
MRMonitoring, RegularInorganic ChemicalsMercury6023780Known01-OCT-197931-OCT-1979No
MRMonitoring, RegularInorganic ChemicalsFluoride6023580Known01-OCT-197931-OCT-1979No
MRMonitoring, RegularInorganic ChemicalsCadmium6023380Known01-OCT-197931-OCT-1979No
MRMonitoring, RegularInorganic ChemicalsBarium6023280Known01-OCT-197931-OCT-1979No
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Enforcement Actions


Enforcement Actions

Latest Enforcement IDAssociated To Violation IDEnforcement Action Type CodeEnforcement Action DescriptionEnforcement DateOriginator DescriptionEnforcement Comment
5925293516SOXState Compliance achieved21-OCT-2025State -
5925243515SOXState Compliance achieved11-OCT-2024Statesubmitted late
5925153510SOXState Compliance achieved28-FEB-2012StateMCL CLEARED
5925093309SOXState Compliance achieved13-FEB-2009State -
5925093509SOXState Compliance achieved13-FEB-2009State -
5921072807SOXState Compliance achieved04-DEC-2006State12/4/06 Al and Pat okayed them collecting them late for both 0603 and 0604. DF
5921072907SOXState Compliance achieved04-DEC-2006State12/4/06 Al and Pat okayed them collecting them late for both 0603 and 0604. DF
5921073007SOXState Compliance achieved04-DEC-2006State12/4/06 Al and Pat okayed them collecting them late for both 0603 and 0604. DF
5921073107SOXState Compliance achieved04-DEC-2006State12/4/06 Al and Pat okayed them collecting them late for both 0603 and 0604. DF
5921073207SOXState Compliance achieved04-DEC-2006State12/4/06 Al and Pat okayed them collecting them late for both 0603 and 0604. DF
591604200SOXState Compliance achieved01-APR-2004State -
591604301SOXState Compliance achieved01-APR-2004State -
591604502SOXState Compliance achieved01-APR-2004State -
591002902SOXState Compliance achieved01-APR-2002StateReceived TOC and chlorine results
591002802SOXState Compliance achieved01-APR-2002StateReceived TOC and chlorine results
181781SIFState Public Notification received30-SEP-1981State -
181481SIFState Public Notification received30-SEP-1981State -
181381SIFState Public Notification received30-SEP-1981State -
181281SIFState Public Notification received30-SEP-1981State -
181181SIFState Public Notification received30-SEP-1981State -
181881SIFState Public Notification received30-SEP-1981State -
181981SIFState Public Notification received30-SEP-1981State -
181681SIFState Public Notification received30-SEP-1981State -
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PWS Facilities


All Facilities

Facility NameFacility IDIs SourceFacility Type DescriptionWater Type DescriptionAvailability DescriptionFacility Activity Status
LAKE MICHIGAN SURFACE INTAKE6306YesIntakeSurface waterPermanentActive
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM14025NoDistribution System/Zone - - Active
PUMPING FACILITY - RAW WATER #128466NoPump Facility - - Active
PUMPING FACILITY - FINISHED WATER #128467NoPump Facility - - Active
BOOSTER PUMPING FACILITY #1A34226NoPump Facility - - Active
BOOSTER PUMPING FACILITY #1B34227NoPump Facility - - Active
BOOSTER PUMPING FACILITY #2A34228NoPump Facility - - Active
BOOSTER PUMPING FACILITY #2B34229NoPump Facility - - Active
STORAGE TANK #1 - WEST28303NoStorage - - Active
STORAGE TANK #2 - EAST28904NoStorage - - Active
STORAGE TANK #3 - SOUTH29588NoStorage - - Active
CLEAR WELL #1 - EAST29589NoStorage - - Active
CLEAR WELL #2 - WEST34225NoStorage - - Active
STORAGE TANK #434230NoStorage - - Active
TREATMENT PLANT7408NoTreatment Plant - - Active
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PWS Treatment Processes


Treatment Processes

Facility NameFacility IDTreatment ProcessTreatment Objective
TREATMENT PLANT7408SedimentationParticulate removal
TREATMENT PLANT7408Gaseous Chlorination, PreDisinfection
TREATMENT PLANT7408Filtration, Rapid SandParticulate removal
TREATMENT PLANT7408CoagulationDisinfection by-products control
TREATMENT PLANT7408FlocculationDisinfection by-products control
TREATMENT PLANT7408Rapid MixParticulate removal
TREATMENT PLANT7408FlocculationParticulate removal
TREATMENT PLANT7408FlocculationDisinfection by-products control
TREATMENT PLANT7408ChloraminesDisinfection
TREATMENT PLANT7408Hypochlorination, PostDisinfection
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For more information on a Water System:
Ask the operators of your water system, contact your primacy agency or file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.
Drinking water in general: Find out more about your drinking water web site or call the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791). EPA has also prepared a table about various regulated drinking water contaminants.
Tools for accessing EPA drinking water data: Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) Federal Reporting Services and Drinking Water Performance and Results Report.
Research Data: As well as monitoring the levels of drinking water contaminants for which EPA has set standards, EPA, states, and water systems also carry out studies of contaminants that may need to be regulated in the future. For more information about these contaminants, please see the National Contaminant Occurrence Database.