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SPIRIT LAKE WATER MANAGEMENT RWS

PWS ID: 083890025 · ST. MICHAEL, 08 58370

SPIRIT LAKE WATER MANAGEMENT RWS serves 4,400 people in ST. MICHAEL, 08 using Groundwater water sources. It has 53 recorded EPA violations, including 20 health-based violations. PFAS "forever chemicals" were detected in UCMR5 testing (1 compound found).

Water Quality Snapshot: SPIRIT LAKE WATER MANAGEMENT RWS

SPIRIT LAKE WATER MANAGEMENT RWS is a federal-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 4,400 residents in ST. MICHAEL, 08 through 850 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 53 total violations for this system , of which 20 (38%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 30 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2024.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Arsenic, recorded in 17 violations (MCL, health-based). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 1 PFAS compound was detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 26.6 ppt. PFAS are persistent synthetic chemicals linked to health effects at very low exposure levels.

Across 08, EPA tracks 160 public water systems serving 144,980 people, with 13,068 cumulative violations and 1,547 health-based violations on record. About 96% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 81.7 violations. SPIRIT LAKE WATER MANAGEMENT RWS's 53 violations sit below the 08 average. Statewide, 10 of 13 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (76.9%). All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

PFAS Detected

1 PFAS "forever chemicals" detected in testing under EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program.

Population Served
4,400
Total Violations
53
Health-Based Violations
20
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Federal
Connections
850
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
17
Monitoring Violations
30
Treatment Tech Violations
3

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Arsenic MCL 17 2019
Arsenic MR 11 2018
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 7 2009
Coliform (TCR) MR 5 2009
Groundwater Rule TT 3 2014
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 2 2011
E. COLI MR 2 2017
Chlorine MR 2 2023
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 1 2014
TTHM MR 1 2014
Lead and Copper Rule MR 1 2024

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 1 of 30 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFHpA 5/6/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 5/6/2025 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 5/6/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 5/6/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 5/6/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 5/6/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 5/6/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 5/6/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 5/6/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 5/6/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 5/6/2025 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 5/6/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 5/6/2025 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 5/6/2025 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 5/6/2025 26.6000 µg/L 9 µg/L Detected
PFPeS 5/6/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 5/6/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 5/6/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 5/6/2025 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 5/6/2025 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 5/6/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 5/6/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 5/6/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 5/6/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 5/6/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 5/6/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 5/6/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 5/6/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 5/6/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 5/6/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records — or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status — go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for SPIRIT LAKE WATER MANAGEMENT RWS.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS — Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID 083890025 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

08 Drinking Water Authority

08's primacy agency administers the Safe Drinking Water Act locally. Search EPA SDWIS for the current state contact, or use the state's public health or environment department portal.

Find 08 regulator via EPA SDWIS

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2024 Lead and Copper Rule MR 1 SDWIS / 083890025 / 5000
2023 Chlorine MR 2 SDWIS / 083890025 / 0999
2019 Arsenic MCL 17 SDWIS / 083890025 / 1005
2018 Arsenic MR 11 SDWIS / 083890025 / 1005
2017 E. COLI MR 2 SDWIS / 083890025 / 3014
2014 Groundwater Rule TT 3 SDWIS / 083890025 / 0700
2014 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 1 SDWIS / 083890025 / 2456
2014 TTHM MR 1 SDWIS / 083890025 / 2950
2011 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 2 SDWIS / 083890025 / 7000
2009 Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 7 SDWIS / 083890025 / 4000
2009 Coliform (TCR) MR 5 SDWIS / 083890025 / 3100

How SPIRIT LAKE WATER MANAGEMENT RWS Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric SPIRIT LAKE WATER MANAGEMENT RWS 08 avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 53 81.7 SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 20 9.7 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 1 compound 76.9% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 4,400 906 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 160 regulated public water systems in 08.

Federal MCL reference — Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds ▼
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SPIRIT LAKE WATER MANAGEMENT RWS water safe to drink? ▼
SPIRIT LAKE WATER MANAGEMENT RWS (PWS ID: 083890025) has 53 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 1 PFAS compound found. This system serves 4,400 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does SPIRIT LAKE WATER MANAGEMENT RWS serve? ▼
SPIRIT LAKE WATER MANAGEMENT RWS serves 4,400 people in ST. MICHAEL, 08. It is a Federal-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 850 service connections.
What type of violations does SPIRIT LAKE WATER MANAGEMENT RWS have? ▼
SPIRIT LAKE WATER MANAGEMENT RWS has 53 total violations: 20 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 30 monitoring/reporting violations, and 3 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in SPIRIT LAKE WATER MANAGEMENT RWS water? ▼
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound in SPIRIT LAKE WATER MANAGEMENT RWS's water supply: lithium. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does SPIRIT LAKE WATER MANAGEMENT RWS use? ▼
SPIRIT LAKE WATER MANAGEMENT RWS uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from? ▼
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

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