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Buel, MI Tap Water Quality 2026

Water quality report for Buel, MI — PFAS, lead and copper results, violation history and state inspection findings from EPA SDWIS.

A look at Buel's drinking water using EPA enforcement records: violations, lead and copper results, PFAS sampling and state inspection findings.

Main Utility: Buel Hill Estates (dba Eagles Landing) PWSID: MI0040615 Updated: 2026 Q2
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1 violation currently open

Lead has not been reported for this system. No PFAS was detected.

C

Buel earns a C for water quality

Graded on violations and PFAS, with state inspection findings. Lead not reported.

Lead: not reported
PFAS tested, none detected
7 violations since 2015, 1 health-based
1 violation currently open
Buel's lead level vs. all Michigan community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: — 0% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than % of Michigan utilities
Population Served
221
~155 connections
Water Source
Groundwater
Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Active Violations
1
1 open of 7 since 2015

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
0% of EPA action level
Action level: 15 ppb
No lead result has been reported for this system in the current window. That is a gap in state reporting, not a finding of safety.

Contaminant Violations (2015–Present)

ContaminantTypeMeasuredLimitPeriodStatus
Groundwater Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2026 Unaddressed
Public Notice OTHER — — 2026 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2025 Resolved
Groundwater Rule OTHER — — 2025 Resolved
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2022 Resolved
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2016 Resolved
Coliform (TCR) MONITORING AND REPORTING — 5% of samples 2015 Resolved
Understanding violation types MCL violations mean a contaminant exceeded the federal maximum limit — the most serious type.
TT (Treatment Technique) violations mean required treatment procedures weren't followed, but don't necessarily mean contamination occurred.

Violation History

1 violation remains open, out of 7 recorded since 2015 (1 health-based).

About the Main Water System

Utility Buel Hill Estates (Dba Eagles Landing)
PWSID MI0040615
Water source Groundwater — Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Population served 221
Service connections 155
Systems serving this area 1
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Buel tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. 1 violation(s) remain open.
Does Buel water have PFAS? ▼
It was tested for the six regulated PFAS compounds and none were detected.
Who supplies water to Buel? ▼
Buel Hill Estates (Dba Eagles Landing) (PWSID MI0040615). Groundwater. Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2026-03-26. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should Buel Residents Do?

1
Read your annual water report
Your supplier publishes a Consumer Confidence Report each July covering the prior year.
2
Check for a lead service line
Lead reaches tap water mainly through service lines and household plumbing. Suppliers now publish an inventory identifying lead lines.
3
Follow the open violation
This system has an unresolved violation. Contact the supplier for its corrective-action schedule.

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