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Battle Creek reports elevated TTHMs in portions of its water system; corrective actions underway
Summary
City officials said November 2025 testing shows total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) exceed federal drinking-water standards in the Battle Creek system serving the city and Emmett Township; officials said treatment and operational adjustments are ongoing and mailed notices were sent to affected customers.
Mayor Mark Behnke told residents that recent quarterly drinking-water testing completed in November 2025 showed elevated levels of total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) in portions of the system that serve Battle Creek and Emmett Township.
"Our results show that the TTHMs continue to exceed federal drinking water standards…
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