Posted OCt. 9, 2025
Category: Important Information
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Water Testing Results – Copper
The City of Perry conducts routine testing of tap water in homes for lead and copper. We recently collected samples from 10 homes. Two homes had copper results above the Action Level.
The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) evaluates compliance with the Action Level based on the 90th percentile of lead and copper results collected in each round of sampling. The “Action Level” is a measure of corrosion control effectiveness. An “Action Level exceedance” means that more than 10% of the homes tested have results over 1.3ppm.
The copper 90th percentile for the City’s water supply is 2.2 parts per million (ppm), which exceeds the Action Level of 1.3 ppm.
The Action Level exceedance is not a violation, but triggers additional actions including:
- educational outreach to customers,
- increased sampling every six months,
- an assessment of corrosion control.
Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services has provided these resources regarding the results:
Click to view: Copper in Drinking Water Fact Sheet
Click to view: How to Clean Your Aerator
In the coming months, DPW will be collecting samples from 20 homes within the community. If you receive a sample collection kit, it’s necessary to follow all instructions and fill out the paperwork completely. Your cooperation is appreciated. The Department of Public Works can be reached at 517-625-4500.
If you have questions about how copper gets into drinking water, the Safe Drinking Water Act or the lead and copper rules, please call EGLE – General number: 800-662-9278.
If you have questions about health-related concerns or the enclosed fact sheet, please call DHHS – MDHHS Drinking Water Hotline – 844-934-1315.
If you have health-related concerns, please call Shiawassee County Health Department – Environmental Health Main Line – 989-743-2390.
Sincerely,
Kevin Tyler
Superintendent, Department of Public Works
City of Perry
Posted: Oct. 10, 2024
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Everbridge – Mass Notification Service
Shiawassee County has transitioned its mass-notification system service from Smart911 to Everbridge. Even if you were previously receiving alerts from Smart911, registration with Everbridge is required to continue receiving notifications.
Notification Program Overview
Shiawassee County launched a new Mass Notification service that allows us to alert you. You opt-in to enter your contact information and subscribe to notification you care about based on your location. The information you provide is protected and will not be used for any other purpose.
How It Works:
When we issue a notification about a potential safety hazard or concern, you will receive a message on the voice or text communication methods that you have registered. If requested for the notification, you can confirm that you have received the message, and you will not be contacted by any subsequent methods regarding that particular notification. If you do not confirm, the system will continue to attempt to reach you at all of the contact paths that you have registered.
Sign up for Notifications:
Create an account and add your contact and location information into the Mass Notification system. All information you provide will be kept strictly confidential.
Stop Receiving Notifications:
You can stop receiving at any time by removing your contact information from your profile.
Posted: Feb. 9, 2024
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