ATHENS
Michigan — Community Water System — PWSID: MI0000260
System Information
| PWSID | MI0000260 |
| System Name | ATHENS |
| System Type | Community Water System |
| Water Source | Ground Water |
| Activity Status | Active |
| Owner Type | Local |
| EPA Region | 05 |
| Serves School | No |
| Wholesaler | No |
| First Reported | Feb 3, 1981 |
| Last Reported | Dec 18, 2025 |
Location & Contact
| State | Michigan |
| City | ATHENS |
| ZIP Code | 49011 |
| Address | PO BOX 116 |
| Organization | PRESTON, MARTIN |
| Phone | 269-317-7953 |
Population & Service
| Population Served | 956 |
| Service Connections | 386 |
Drinking Water Violations (20)
This water system has 20 violations recorded in the EPA SDWIS database.
| Begin Date | End Date | Contaminant | Category | Health-Based | Major | Measured | Federal MCL | State MCL | Status | Return to Compliance | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2024 | — | Revised Total Coliform Rule | RPT | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Sep 6, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule |
| Aug 11, 2024 | — | Revised Total Coliform Rule | RPT | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Sep 6, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule |
| Aug 11, 2024 | — | Revised Total Coliform Rule | RPT | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Sep 6, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule |
| Aug 11, 2024 | — | Revised Total Coliform Rule | RPT | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Sep 6, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule |
| Jul 1, 2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 2019 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jul 1, 2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 2019 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jul 1, 2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 2019 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jan 1, 2005 | Mar 31, 2005 | Arsenic | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.010 mg/L | — | Resolved | Mar 31, 2005 | Arsenic Rule |
| Jan 1, 2005 | Mar 31, 2005 | Arsenic | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.010 mg/L | — | Resolved | Mar 31, 2005 | Arsenic Rule |
| Jan 1, 2005 | Mar 31, 2005 | Arsenic | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.010 mg/L | — | Resolved | Mar 31, 2005 | Arsenic Rule |
| Jan 1, 2005 | Mar 31, 2005 | Arsenic | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.010 mg/L | — | Resolved | Mar 31, 2005 | Arsenic Rule |
| Aug 1, 2004 | Aug 31, 2004 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Aug 31, 2004 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Aug 1, 2004 | Aug 31, 2004 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Aug 31, 2004 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Aug 1, 2003 | Aug 31, 2003 | Other | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Aug 31, 2003 | Miscellaneous Other Rules | |
| Jun 1, 2002 | Jun 30, 2002 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Jun 29, 2002 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jun 1, 2002 | Jun 30, 2002 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Jun 29, 2002 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jun 1, 2002 | Jun 30, 2002 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Jun 29, 2002 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jun 1, 2002 | Jun 30, 2002 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Jun 29, 2002 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Dec 1, 1993 | Dec 31, 1993 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1993 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Dec 1, 1984 | Nov 30, 1987 | Other | No | No | — | — | — | Archived | Nov 30, 1987 | Miscellaneous Other Rules |
About This Water System
Public water system data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Systems with violations must notify customers. Contact your water utility for the latest annual water quality report.