Sturgis (MI) Water Quality

Sturgis is a large public water system in EPA region 5 that provides tap water for the 49091 zip codes. It has 6 facilities where the water supply was tested for 75 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of 1-butanol was 4.12 µg/L. The maximum reported level of 2-methoxyethanol was 0.879 µg/L. The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 0.825 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 144 µg/L. There were 4 contamintants found in the Sturgis water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (6)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (6)

1,3-butadiene (6)

1,4-dioxane (6)

1-butanol (8)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (8)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (8)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (8)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (8)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (6)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (6)

2-methoxyethanol (8)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (8)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (6)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (8)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (8)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (8)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (6)

bromomethane (6)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (8)

chlorate (12)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (6)

chloromethane (6)

chlorpyrifos (8)

chromium (12)

chromium-6 (12)

cobalt (12)

dimethipin (8)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (6)

ethoprop (8)

Germanium (8)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (4)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (4)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (4)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (8)

lithium (8)

Manganese (8)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (6)

molinate (6)

molybdenum (12)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (8)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (8)

nitrobenzene (6)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (8)

o-toluidine (8)

oxyfluorfen (8)

perchlorate (6)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (8)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (8)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (8)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (14)

perfluorobutanoic acid (8)

perfluorodecanoic acid (8)

perfluorododecanoic acid (8)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (14)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (14)

perfluorohexanoic acid (8)

perfluorononanoic acid (14)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (14)

perfluorooctanoic acid (14)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluoropentanoic acid (8)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (8)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (8)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (8)

profenofos (8)

quinoline (8)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (6)

strontium (12)

tebuconazole (8)

terbacil (6)

Total Permethrin (8)

tribufos (8)

vanadium (12)

Sampling Facilities

Lakeview Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Treatment Plant TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
Tap at Entry PointEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Oaklawn Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Treatment Plant TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
Tap at Entry PointEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Thurston #6 Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Treatment Plant TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
Tap at Entry PointEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Thurston #7 Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Treatment Plant TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Ground Water (GW)

805 N. Centreville Rd.Distribution System (DS)
1276 Kitson Ave.Distribution System (DS)
DMR for LakeviewMaximum Residence Time (MR)
DMR for OaklawnMaximum Residence Time (MR)
DMR for Thurston WoodsMaximum Residence Time (MR)

Thurston Woods Well #6 or #7
Ground Water (GW)

POE Thurston Woods Well #6 or #7Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is Sturgis tap water safe to drink?

When was Sturgis last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on May 28th, 2025.