Water Basics

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  • Water Basics: How, Who, Where?

How Does Water Get to My Home?

How Does Water Get to My Home?

  • Water is supplied to your home from either a public water supply or a private well. It’s important to determine how your water is supplied in order to understand how your water quality is monitored and who to contact if you have water quality concerns.

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Who Regulates My Water Quality?

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Who Monitors My Water Quality?

  • The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is responsible for enforcing the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act under the legislative authority of the Michigan Safe Drinking Water Act, which means that EGLE monitors and regulates the public water supplies to ensure that they are complying with state and federal requirements to provide clean water to Michigan residents. 

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Where Can I Find Information About My Water Quality?

Where Can I Find Information About My Water Quality?

  • To learn more about your drinking water quality, contact:

    • Your public water supplier for their Annual Water Quality Report, also known as a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR).
    • Your local health department if you have a private residential well.

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