2021 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
City of Marlette
Municipal Water System
Water Supply Serial Number: 0410
We’re pleased to present to you this year’s Annual Quality Water Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of the water and services we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water. Our water source consists of three (3) active wells drawing from the Marshall Sandstone Aquifer; Wells are at a depth of 263 feet.
We’re also pleased to report that our drinking water meets federal and state requirements, if you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact Joe Willis at 989-635-7448. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you want to learn more, please attend any of our regularly scheduled City Council meetings, they are held on the 1st Mondays of the month, 7:00 PM at the Marlette City Hall, 6436 Morris Street.
The State of Michigan has performed a Source Water Assessment for the City’s Wells in 2004. This Assessment reports the susceptibility of our water supply sources to contamination. The susceptibility score is broken down into seven (7) categories. Very Low, Low, Moderately Low, Moderate, Moderately High, High and Very High. The score given by the State, for Well # 1 and Well # 2 was High, Well # 3 was a Moderate Susceptibility. Please contact the city at 989-635-7448 if you would like a copy of the susceptibility report or have questions about it.
There are no significant sources of contamination in our water supply.
Contaminants and their presence in water: Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the USEPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
Vulnerability of sub-populations: Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune systems disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. USEPA/Center for Disease Control guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
Sources of drinking water: The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. Our water comes from wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.
Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.
Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture and residential uses.
Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems.
To ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the USEPA prescribes regulations that limit the levels of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Federal Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which provide the same protection for public health.
- Water Quality Data
The table below lists all the drinking water contaminants that we detected during the 2021 calendar year. The presence of these contaminants in the water does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from testing done January 1 through December 31, 2021. The State allows us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. All the data is representative of the water quality, but some are more than one year old.
Terms and abbreviations used below:
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL): The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG): The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
Treatment Technique (TT): A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
N/A: Not applicable
ND: not detectable at testing limit
ppm: parts per million or milligrams per liter
ppb: parts per billion or micrograms per liter
ppt: parts per trillion or nanograms per liter
pCi/l: picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity)
Action Level (AL): The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.
Regulated MCL, TT, MCLG or Level Violation
Contaminant or MRDL MRDLG Detected Range Yes / No Typical Source of Contaminant
Inorganic Contaminants
Arsenic (ppb) 10 0 5 ND-5 NO Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards; runoff from glass and electronics production wastes
Barium (ppm) 2 2 0.04 ND/0.04 NO Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge of metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits
Fluoride (ppm) 4 4 1.1 1.1-.85 NO Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.
Sodium1 (ppm) N/A N/A 45 31-45 NO Erosion of natural deposits.
Inorganic Contaminant
Subject to AL AL MCLG Your Water2 Range of Results Year Sampled Typical Source of Contaminant
Lead (ppb) 15 0 9 ppb 0 ppb-52 ppb 2021 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits
Copper (ppm) 1.3 1.3 0.1 ppb 0 ppb-20 ppb 2021 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives
Information about lead: If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. [NAME OF UTILITY] is responsible for providing high quality drinking water but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you have a lead service line, it is recommended that you run your water for at least 5 minutes to flush water from both your home plumbing and the lead service line. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the USEPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
Infants and children who drink water containing lead could experience delays in their physical or mental development. Children could show slight deficits in attention span and learning abilities. Adults who drink this water over many years could develop kidney problems or high blood pressure.
Copper is an essential nutrient, but some people who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over a relatively short amount of time could experience gastrointestinal distress. Some people who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over many years could suffer liver or kidney damage. People with Wilson’s Disease should consult their personal doctor.
Our water supply has 0 lead service lines and 183service lines of unknown material out of a total of 833 service lines.
Monitoring and Reporting to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Requirements: The State of Michigan and the USEPA require us to test our water on a regular basis to ensure its safety. We met all the monitoring and reporting requirements for 2021.
We will update this report annually and will keep you informed of any problems that may occur throughout the year as they happen. Copies are available at City Hall This report will not be sent to you.
Please call our office, at 989-635-7448, if you have questions or wish a copy of this report. Copies of this report results will also be made available at the Marlette City Hall. The staff of the City of Marlette work very hard each and every day of the year to provide top quality water to every tap. We ask that all our customers help us protect our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life and our children’s future.