BENTON HARBOR, MI · Berrien County
BENTON CHARTER TOWNSHIP Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
BENTON CHARTER TOWNSHIP 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 BENTON CHARTER TOWNSHIP.
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)
- MI0000605
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 6,768
- Service connections
- 2,638
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)
BENTON CHARTER TOWNSHIP is one of 165 community water systems in Michigan in the 3,301 to 10,000 people size category, serving 6,768 people from surface water.
As of August 1, 2026, EPA's published records contain no violations for this system.
Violation history
No violations on record for this system.
Enforcement actions
- July 29, 2025State Violation/Reminder Notice339 linked violations
Common questions
Is BENTON CHARTER TOWNSHIP required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. BENTON CHARTER TOWNSHIP 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 BENTON CHARTER TOWNSHIP’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- BENTON CHARTER TOWNSHIP’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does BENTON CHARTER TOWNSHIP have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for BENTON CHARTER TOWNSHIP.
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
YATES, CATHY
Phone not on record
BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022