COLON, MI · St. Joseph County
COLON Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
COLON 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 COLON.
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)
- MI0001540
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 1,190
- Service connections
- 712
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
COLON is one of 499 community water systems in Michigan in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 1,190 people from groundwater.
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
- August 19, 2024State Violation/Reminder Notice3 linked violations
- August 19, 2024State Violation/Reminder Notice23 linked violations
- August 1, 2024State Compliance achieved23 linked violations
- June 5, 2018State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- January 27, 2011State Public Notification requested7 linked violations
- June 29, 2010State Compliance achieved15 linked violations
Common questions
Is COLON required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. COLON 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 COLON’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- COLON’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does COLON have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for COLON.
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
GROSS, JODI
269-432-2532
COLON, MI 49040