BATES TOWNSHIP
Michigan — Community Water System — PWSID: MI0000440
System Information
| PWSID | MI0000440 |
| System Name | BATES TOWNSHIP |
| 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 | IRON RIVER |
| ZIP Code | 49935 |
| Address | 3070 US HIGHWAY 2 |
| Organization | BENSON-STAFFORD, BARBARA |
| Phone | 906-265-9555 |
Population & Service
| Population Served | 921 |
| Service Connections | 520 |
Drinking Water Violations (29)
This water system has 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2022 | — | E. COLI | MR | No | Yes | — | — | — | Resolved | May 9, 2022 | Ground Water Rule |
| Apr 7, 2022 | — | E. COLI | MR | No | Yes | — | — | — | Resolved | May 9, 2022 | Ground Water Rule |
| Apr 7, 2022 | — | E. COLI | MR | No | Yes | — | — | — | Resolved | May 9, 2022 | Ground Water Rule |
| Apr 7, 2022 | — | E. COLI | MR | No | Yes | — | — | — | Resolved | May 9, 2022 | Ground Water Rule |
| Jan 1, 2013 | Jan 31, 2013 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Jan 14, 2013 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jan 1, 2013 | Jan 31, 2013 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Jan 14, 2013 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jan 1, 2013 | Jan 31, 2013 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Jan 14, 2013 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jan 1, 2013 | Jan 31, 2013 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Jan 14, 2013 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Aug 1, 2012 | Aug 31, 2012 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Aug 31, 2012 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Aug 1, 2012 | Aug 31, 2012 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Aug 31, 2012 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Nov 1, 2003 | Nov 30, 2003 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Nov 30, 2003 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jul 1, 2001 | — | Consumer Confidence Rule | Other | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Sep 25, 2001 | Consumer Confidence Rule |
| Nov 1, 2000 | Nov 30, 2000 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Nov 22, 2000 | Total Coliform Rule |
| May 1, 1996 | May 31, 1996 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | May 31, 1996 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jan 1, 1996 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Sep 4, 1996 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jul 1, 1995 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Apr 16, 1997 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jul 1, 1995 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Apr 16, 1997 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jul 1, 1995 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Apr 16, 1997 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jul 1, 1995 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Apr 16, 1997 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jul 1, 1995 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Apr 16, 1997 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jan 1, 1995 | Dec 31, 1995 | Nitrate | MR | No | Yes | — | 10 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1995 | Nitrate Rule |
| Jan 1, 1995 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Sep 4, 1996 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jul 1, 1994 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Sep 4, 1996 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jul 1, 1994 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Sep 4, 1996 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jul 1, 1994 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Sep 4, 1996 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jul 1, 1994 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Sep 4, 1996 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jul 1, 1994 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Sep 4, 1996 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jan 1, 1994 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Sep 4, 1996 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jun 1, 1993 | Jun 30, 1993 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Jun 30, 1993 | Total Coliform Rule |
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.