NEW BUFFALO, MI · Berrien County
NEW BUFFALO Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
NEW BUFFALO 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 NEW BUFFALO.
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)
- MI0004680
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 1,900
- Service connections
- 1,700
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)
NEW BUFFALO is one of 499 community water systems in Michigan in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 1,900 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
No enforcement actions on record for this system.
Common questions
Is NEW BUFFALO required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. NEW BUFFALO 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 NEW BUFFALO’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- NEW BUFFALO’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does NEW BUFFALO have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for NEW BUFFALO.
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
WATSON, DARWIN
269-469-1500
NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117