What was found in Newaygo's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 0.0030 mg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NEWAYGO · 2,571 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0489 mg/L — HESS LAKE RV AND MOBILE HOME PARK · 160 people · 2024 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Newaygo
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NEWAYGO | 2,571 |
| HESS LAKE RV AND MOBILE HOME PARK | 160 |
Frequently asked questions about Newaygo tap water
Is Newaygo tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 1 contaminant in the water serving Newaygo. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Newaygo?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Newaygo, Michigan to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Newaygo's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Newaygo include Lead. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.