BELLAIRE, MI · Antrim County
SHANTY CREEK - WATARS ASSOCIATION Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
SHANTY CREEK - WATARS ASSOCIATION 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 SHANTY CREEK - WATARS ASSOCIATION.
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)
- MI0005995
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 1,250
- Service connections
- 270
- Ownership
- privately owned
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
SHANTY CREEK - WATARS ASSOCIATION is one of 499 community water systems in Michigan in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 1,250 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 1 entry in 2024, all of which EPA lists as closed.
None of the 1 are monitoring or reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset; these involve water-quality, treatment, or public-notice findings instead. The record involves the Lead and Copper Rule.
Violation history
WQP Entry Point/Tap Treatment Technique Non-Compliance
Health-basedLead and Copper Rule
July 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024
Archived
Archived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024 | WQP Entry Point/Tap Treatment Technique Non-Compliance | Lead and Copper Rule | Health-based | Archived |
Archived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)
Enforcement actions
- March 25, 2025State Public Notification received12 linked violations
- February 27, 2024State Public Notification requested10 linked violations
Common questions
Is SHANTY CREEK - WATARS ASSOCIATION required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. SHANTY CREEK - WATARS ASSOCIATION 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 SHANTY CREEK - WATARS ASSOCIATION’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- SHANTY CREEK - WATARS ASSOCIATION’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does SHANTY CREEK - WATARS ASSOCIATION have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for SHANTY CREEK - WATARS ASSOCIATION.
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
RICHARDS, MIKE
231-676-0080
BELLAIRE, MI 49615