CLARKSTON, MI · Oakland County
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
INDEPENDENCE 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 INDEPENDENCE 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)
- MI0003342
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 11,790
- Service connections
- 5,100
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP is one of 137 community water systems in Michigan in the 10,001 to 100,000 people size category, serving 11,790 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 1 entry in 2020, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2020.
All 1 are monitoring and reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset — rather than findings about the water itself. The record involves the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule.
Violation history
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—TTHM
June 1, 2020 – May 31, 2021
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2020 – May 31, 2021 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | TTHM | — | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- May 19, 2022State Compliance achieved4 linked violations
- June 24, 2021State Public Notification requested4 linked violations
- June 18, 2020State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
Common questions
Is INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. INDEPENDENCE 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 INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for INDEPENDENCE 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
MCKEE, DAVID
248-625-8222
CLARKSTON, MI 48346