BAD AXE, MI · Huron County
BAD AXE Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
BAD AXE must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.
As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for BAD AXE.
Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace Michigan’s official records. Always confirm current status with Michigan before making decisions based on this information.
System facts
- System ID (PWSID)
- MI0000340
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 3,129
- Service connections
- 1,578
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)
BAD AXE is one of 499 community water systems in Michigan in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 3,129 people from surface water.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 1 entry in 2003, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2003.
None of the 1 are monitoring or reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset; these involve water-quality, treatment, or public-notice findings instead. The record involves the Total Coliform Rules.
Violation history
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
November 1, 2003 – November 22, 2003
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2003 – November 22, 2003 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- December 2, 2003State Public Notification received4 linked violations
- November 21, 2003State Violation/Reminder Notice4 linked violations
- July 6, 1993State Public Notification received9 linked violations
- May 29, 1993State Compliance achieved53 linked violations
Common questions
Is BAD AXE required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. BAD AXE is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.
When is BAD AXE’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- BAD AXE’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does BAD AXE have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for BAD AXE.
What is a Consumer Confidence Report?
- A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.
Contact
MCCABE, DENNIS
989-550-9088
BAD AXE, MI 48413