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▼
BENZIE HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL	Non-Transient Non-Community	Active	800
BENZIE HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL - ALT ED. BUIL	Non-Transient Non-Community	Active	800
WESCO #24	Transient Non-Community	Active	600
BENZONIA VILLAGE OF	Community	Active	511
TIMBERLINE CAMPGROUND INC.	Transient Non-Community	Active	473
LAKE ANN ELEMENTARY	Non-Transient Non-Community	Active	260
SAIL INN RESTAURANT	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	250
MCDONALDS	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	200
BENZONIA TOWNSHIP PARK	Transient Non-Community	Active	200
HOMESTEAD HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Non-Transient Non-Community	Active	200
BETSIE VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCH	Non-Transient Non-Community	Active	170
BIRCH TREE INN	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	150
BENZIE COMMUNITY RESOURCE CTR.	Non-Transient Non-Community	Active	140
ANTOLIN BENZONIA	Non-Transient Non-Community	Inactive	100
CRYSTAL RIDGE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION	Community	Active	80
LECKRONES DAIRY DREAM	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	50
GROW BENZIE	Transient Non-Community	Active	50
PLATTE RIVER ELEMENTARY	Non-Transient Non-Community	Inactive	40
SPORTSMAN CLUB	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	25