Northwest Ottawa Company Water Syst
EPA ID: MI0004847 · 1 people served · 1 ZIP code
Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Northwest Ottawa Company Water Syst — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 1 resident.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Northwest Ottawa Company Water Syst Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Northwest Ottawa Company Water Syst serves a community with a median household income of $84,476 and an estimated 33,277 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Northwest Ottawa Company Water Syst's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 1% of homes in Ottawa County, Michigan rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Michigan
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Northwest Ottawa Company Water Syst (EPA ID: MI0004847) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 1 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 49417 in Grand Haven.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
- 49417 — Grand Haven
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Northwest Ottawa Company Water Syst (MI0004847) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northwest Ottawa Company Water Syst water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Northwest Ottawa Company Water Syst has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Northwest Ottawa Company Water Syst serve?
Northwest Ottawa Company Water Syst serves approximately 1 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.
Where does Northwest Ottawa Company Water Syst get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.