Water
About our Water Department
The water utility purchases its water at wholesale from the City of Holland and operates its own distribution system consisting of approximately 50 miles of water main serving approximately 2,800 customer accounts and providing annual sales exceeding 1.5 billion gallons.
Water Quality Report
In order to ensure tap water is safe to drink, the EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health.
It is our pleasure to provide complete information about the water we deliver to our customers. We are particularly proud of how the quality compares with the stringent standards established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.
If you would like to discuss any part of it, please call Jason Postma at (616) 772-6212.
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 EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791.
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Who Owns What?
When damages occur, who is responsible for making repairs?
Corporation Stop – A special stop valve that is installed into the watermain.
Curb Box – A vertical access pipe extending from the curb or sidewalk level down to the shutoff at the water service line.
Curb Stop – A valve installed in the water service line and accessible by our service technicians for operation from above ground with a shut off key.
Water Main – The city’s way of bringing water access to buildings or homes.
Water Meter – Measures the amount of water used in your home, typically measured in cubic feet or gallons. Utilities use meter readings to determine your monthly bill.