Question 1

Where does utility provider data come from?

Accepted Answer

Utility data is compiled from Census Bureau ACS housing data (heating fuel, costs), EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) for water systems, and state utility commission records. Provider names and service areas come from utility filings and municipal records.

Question 2

What is included in monthly housing costs?

Accepted Answer

Census Bureau housing cost data includes mortgage or rent payments, property taxes, insurance, utilities (electric, gas, water, sewer), and condominium fees if applicable. The median housing cost gives a typical monthly total for homeowners or renters in the municipality.

Question 3

How do I find out who provides my water?

Accepted Answer

Your water provider is typically the municipal water department or a regional water commission. Check your water bill for the provider name, or search the EPA's SDWIS database. This page lists all public water systems serving this area along with any violations.

Name▲▼	Type▲▼	Status▲▼	Population Served▼
SIMS-WHITNEY UTILITIES AUTH.	Community	Active	5,815
TAWAS CITY, CITY OF	Community	Active	1,827
HURON PURE WATER COMPANY	Community	Inactive	1,000
BALDWIN TOWNSHIP	Community	Active	650
STANDISH/STERLING HIGH SCHOOL	Non-Transient Non-Community	Active	516
STERLING ELEM SCHOOL	Non-Transient Non-Community	Active	356
DORE STORES TAWAS CITY	Transient Non-Community	Active	200
IOSCO RESA	Non-Transient Non-Community	Active	169
TAWAS RV PARK	Transient Non-Community	Active	100
ALABASTER TOWNSHIP	Community	Active	86
US GYPSUM-CRUSHING PLANT	Non-Transient Non-Community	Inactive	80
TAWAS CREEK GOLF CLUB	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	75
AUSABLE RIVER GOLF CLUB INC	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	70
PHOENIX UNITED METHODIST CHURC	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	65
TAWAS CO-OP NURSERY	Transient Non-Community	N	50
ARENAC EASTERN COMMUNITY CENTER	Transient Non-Community	Active	50
THE LODGE	Transient Non-Community	Active	50
BIBLE BELIEVERS BAPTIST CHURCH	Transient Non-Community	Active	50
US GYPSUM CO. QUARRY SHOP	Non-Transient Non-Community	Inactive	50
ALABASTER BIBLE CHURCH	Transient Non-Community	Active	40
TAWAS AREA ELKS #2525	Transient Non-Community	Active	40
MCLAREN BAY REGION	Transient Non-Community	Active	40
VALCRAFT, INC	Non-Transient Non-Community	Inactive	40
IOSCO COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION	Transient Non-Community	Active	35
BUCKHORN INN	Transient Non-Community	Active	33
SHADY OAKS CAMPGROUND	Transient Non-Community	Active	30
ALIBI INN	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	30
SUNG YONG KITCHEN	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	25
ALCONA CANOE RENTAL INC	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	25
MDOT - AT AUGRES RIVER	Transient Non-Community	Active	25
TAWAS SCHOOLS ADMIN. BLDG.	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	25
ROSE ICE COMPANY	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	25
US GYPSUM - OFFICE WELL	Non-Transient Non-Community	Inactive	25
TAWAS OBSTETRICS	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	25
DAMRONS PIZZERIA	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	25
OLDE MILLPOND	Community	N	—