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Alpena Tap Water Quality Report

Alpena's water has 2 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. Consider using a certified water filter for additional protection.

Other systems listed for Alpena with results above guidelines: HIGHLAND GREENS ESTATES (1 above guidelines), FENTON LAKEFRONT COMMUNITY LLC (2 above guidelines), SANDHILL ESTATES (2 above guidelines), TYRONE WOODS (3 above guidelines), PLEASANT BEACH MOBILE HOME RESORT (3 above guidelines), CRANBERRY LAKE MHC (1 above guidelines), SHANGRAI-LA VILLAGE (2 above guidelines), CREEKSIDE MEADOWS OF ST. JOHNS (2 above guidelines), HOLLY HILLS MHC (2 above guidelines), LINDEN PLACE MOBILE HOME PARK (1 above guidelines), TWIN PINES MOBILE HOME PARK (1 above guidelines), SILVER LAKE MOBILE HOME PARK (1 above guidelines), STONEGATE MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY (2 above guidelines), FREELAND MOBILE HOME PARK (2 above guidelines), CANTERBURY ESTATES MHP (1 above guidelines), GROVELAND MANOR (2 above guidelines), COUNTRY HOLIDAY ESTATES (3 above guidelines), MASON MANOR (3 above guidelines), HAMLIN MOBILE HOME PARK (1 above guidelines), HIDDEN CREEK ESTATES (2 above guidelines), COUNTRYSIDE MOBILE COURT (2 above guidelines), WASHINGTON MHP (1 above guidelines), NORTHVILLE CROSSING (2 above guidelines), ALAN'S PARK - DURAND (1 above guidelines), EVERGREEN MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY (2 above guidelines), NORTHWOODS COMMUNITY (2 above guidelines), HIGHLAND HILLS OF HIGHLAND MHC (2 above guidelines), OLD ORCHARD ESTATES (4 above guidelines), WESTHAVEN MOBILE HOME PARK, LLC (3 above guidelines), ARLINGTON WOODS (2 above guidelines), WATERS EDGE MH COMMUNITY (2 above guidelines), YANKEE SPRINGS MEADOWS (1 above guidelines), SPRINGROVE MHC (1 above guidelines), WHITE BIRCH MOBILE HOME VILLAGE (1 above guidelines), HARTLAND MEADOWS (3 above guidelines), SYLVAN GLEN ESTATES (1 above guidelines), EGELCRAFT MOBILE HOME PARK (1 above guidelines), SUNSET RIDGE MHC (2 above guidelines), MEADOW STREAMS ESTATES (2 above guidelines)

Water system

ALPENA, CITY OF

83 other systems are listed for Alpena. See their figures

People Served

10,128

Health-based violations since 2020

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ALPENA, CITY OF. EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).

Latest sample on file

Sep 2024 ยท ALPENA, CITY OF

Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).

Is Alpena Tap Water Safe to Drink?

We recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems. Alpena's water has 2 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs), while it meets federal legal limits.

ALPENA, CITY OF, Alpena's water system, serves 10,128 people. 83 other systems are listed for Alpena. Each system's results are listed under its own name, never added to ALPENA, CITY OF's. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for ALPENA, CITY OF is from Sep 2024.

Boil water advisories are issued by water systems and state agencies, and they change from day to day. Boil water advisories in Michigan

Alpena Water Service Areas

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What these numbers actually mean for Alpena, MI

We read Alpena, MIโ€™s published record and send you a short report โ€” which findings warrant a decision, which to ignore, and what to do about it. Including when the answer is nothing.

  • 2 contaminants above EPA MCLGs
  • 131 results on file
  • 23 PFAS compounds on record
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Recommended Water Filters for Alpena

Based on Alpena's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above EPA MCLGs.

Our Pick
EDITOR'S CHOICE
BEST BUDGET
Culligan ZeroWater

Culligan

ZeroWater

24.99

NSF Certified:

NSF-42
NSF-53
NSF-401
NSF-372

Flow Rate

1.9 gpm

Daily Production

1 gpd

Highlights:

  • Compact design
  • Easy to set up
  • Affordable
  • NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-401 certified

Removes 19 contaminants:

Nitrate, Copper, Zinc, Barium, Sulfate
+14 more

Strontium, Molybdenum, Fluoride, Uranium, Lead, Total PFAS, Chlorine, 25, Phosphorus, Bicarbonate, Calcium, Carbonate, Magnesium, Sodium

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Best Value
EDITOR'S CHOICE
BEST BUDGET
Santevia Bath Filter

Santevia

Bath Filter

19.99

NSF Certified:

NSF-42
NSF-53

Flow Rate

0.36 gpm

Highlights:

  • Organic cotton design reduces plastic used in construction
  • Affordable upfront & ongoing cost
  • The only bath filter that removed 100% chlorine with โ€œnormalโ€ faster faucet flow

Removes 1 contaminants:

Chlorine
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Highly Rated
Waterdrop A1

Waterdrop

A1

(65 reviews)
39.99

NSF Certified:

NSF-42
NSF-53

Flow Rate

1 gpm

Highlights:

  • Performance certified
  • Lower price than Philips
  • Hot water dispensing
  • Compact design

Removes 5 contaminants:

Various, Chlorine, Heavy metals, Fluoride, Bacteria
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Highly Rated
BEST LEAD REMOVAL
W11256135 W11256135

Whirlpool Corporation

W11256135

(40,578 reviews)
52

NSF Certified:

NSF-401
NSF-42
NSF-53

Capacity

1001 gal

Filter Life

3 mo

Flow Rate

0.7 gpm

Removes 19 contaminants:

1,2 Dichlorobenzene, 1,4 Dichlorobenzene, 2,4-D, Asbestos, Atrazine
+14 more

Benzene, Carbofuran, Chlorine (Free), Chlorine (Total), Chlorine Dioxide, Chlorobenzene, Cryptosporidium, Ethylbenzene, Lead, Mercury, Metolachlor, Tetrachloroethylene, Toxaphene, Turbidity

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Test Your Water Quality

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Advanced Home Water Test

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Advanced Home Water Test

$269

Comprehensive water analysis testing over 200 contaminants including bacteria, heavy metals, and chemical compounds.

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Haloacetic Acids (HAA9) Test

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Haloacetic Acids (HAA9) Test

$275

Tests for disinfection byproducts formed when chlorine reacts with organic matter in water treatment.

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Tests 9 HAA compounds
Identifies chlorination byproducts
Important for chlorinated water
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Advanced Microplastics Test

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Advanced Microplastics Test

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Cutting-edge testing for microplastics particles in drinking water using advanced laboratory techniques.

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What Alpena's water readings can explain

Utility-reported data for Alpena includes sulfate and a chlorine-based disinfectant โ€” the readings behind these common tap water questions. We publish a city-level hardness figure for Alpena, resolved from its water systems where they report one and estimated from county sampling where they do not. Each page starts with the hot-tap and cold-tap check, then shows what your own water system reported.

On a private well near Alpena? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See Alpena County well water testing and USGS risk data โ€” modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.

Water softener cost and installation in Alpena

Alpena's tap water measures 6.2 grains per gallon (106.0 mg/L) โ€” moderately hard on the USGS scale, below the range where scale is usually worth treating.

Water softener cost for 6.2 gpg water in Alpena โ€” equipment and local installation labour for your ZIP code, with the sizing arithmetic shown in full. For the national picture first, read what a water softener costs โ€” equipment, installation labour and ten-year ownership, each separated out. For Michigan as a whole, read water softener cost in Michigan โ€” priced against the plumber wage published for the state.

Frequently Asked Questions About Alpena Tap Water

Alpena's water has 2 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. While the water meets federal legal limits, we recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems.

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