IRON RIVER, MI · Iron County
IRON RIVER Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
IRON RIVER 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 IRON RIVER.
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)
- MI0003410
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 3,019
- Service connections
- 1,313
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
IRON RIVER is one of 499 community water systems in Michigan in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 3,019 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 3 entries between 2014 and 2024, all of which EPA lists as closed.
Of the 3, 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 Total Coliform Rules and the Consumer Confidence Rule.
Violation history
Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)
—Revised Total Coliform Rule
March 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024
ResolvedConsumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting
—Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2023 – November 27, 2023
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
December 1, 2014 – December 29, 2014
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024 | Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) | Revised Total Coliform Rule | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 – November 27, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting | Consumer Confidence Rule | — | Resolved |
| December 1, 2014 – December 29, 2014 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- April 25, 2025State Public Notification received4 linked violations
- April 30, 2024State Public Notification requested29 linked violations
- December 1, 2015State Public Notification requested4 linked violations
- January 2, 2015State Public Notification received7 linked violations
- January 2, 2015State Public Notification requested30 linked violations
- August 31, 2011State Compliance achieved5 linked violations
- January 11, 2008State Violation/Reminder Notice28 linked violations
Common questions
Is IRON RIVER required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. IRON RIVER 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 IRON RIVER’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- IRON RIVER’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does IRON RIVER have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for IRON RIVER.
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
ANDRESKI, RACHEL
906-265-4719
IRON RIVER, MI 49935