BESSEMER TOWNSHIP
Michigan — Community Water System — PWSID: MI0005600
System Information
| PWSID | MI0005600 |
| System Name | BESSEMER TOWNSHIP |
| System Type | Community Water System |
| Water Source | Ground Water Purchased |
| 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 | RAMSAY |
| ZIP Code | 49959 |
| Address | P.O. Box 304 |
| Organization | TARNASKI, HOPE |
| Phone | 906-667-0019 |
Population & Service
| Population Served | 551 |
| Service Connections | 437 |
Drinking Water Violations (22)
This water system has 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2023 | — | Consumer Confidence Rule | Other | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Jan 28, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Rule |
| Jul 1, 2023 | — | Consumer Confidence Rule | Other | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Jan 28, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Rule |
| Jul 1, 2019 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Nov 6, 2019 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jul 1, 2019 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Nov 6, 2019 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jul 1, 2019 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Nov 6, 2019 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Sep 1, 2018 | Aug 31, 2019 | TTHM | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.080 mg/L | — | Resolved | Aug 31, 2019 | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule |
| Sep 1, 2018 | Aug 31, 2019 | TTHM | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.080 mg/L | — | Resolved | Aug 31, 2019 | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule |
| Sep 1, 2018 | Aug 31, 2019 | TTHM | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.080 mg/L | — | Resolved | Aug 31, 2019 | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule |
| Sep 1, 2018 | Aug 31, 2019 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.060 mg/L | — | Resolved | Aug 31, 2019 | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule |
| Sep 1, 2018 | Aug 31, 2019 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.060 mg/L | — | Resolved | Aug 31, 2019 | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule |
| Sep 1, 2018 | Aug 31, 2019 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.060 mg/L | — | Resolved | Aug 31, 2019 | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule |
| Nov 1, 2001 | Nov 30, 2001 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Nov 30, 2001 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Nov 1, 2001 | Nov 30, 2001 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Nov 30, 2001 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Nov 1, 2001 | Nov 30, 2001 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Nov 30, 2001 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Nov 1, 2001 | Nov 30, 2001 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Nov 30, 2001 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Sep 1, 2001 | Sep 30, 2001 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Jan 9, 2001 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Sep 1, 2001 | Sep 30, 2001 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Jan 9, 2001 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Sep 1, 2001 | Sep 30, 2001 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Jan 9, 2001 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Sep 1, 2001 | Sep 30, 2001 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Jan 9, 2001 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jul 1, 2001 | Jul 31, 2001 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Jul 26, 2001 | Total Coliform Rule |
| May 1, 1996 | May 31, 1996 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | May 31, 1996 | Total Coliform Rule |
| May 1, 1996 | May 31, 1996 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | May 31, 1996 | 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.