CITY REPORT MI HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 1

Berrien Center, MI - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations

Zone 3

County Radon Potential (Low)

$250K

Median Home Value

$300

Est. Remediation (0.1% of home value)

Key Facts for Berrien Center Residents

Your city's water systems recorded 7 violations since 2021.
Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.002 mg/L.
Homes built before 1986: 73% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
Estimated remediation: $300 per household.
Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 14.71.

Berrien Center's Water Providers

Federal drinking water data connect ZIP codes in Berrien Center, MI to a count of 1 system, and the list on this page shows one of them. A listing reflects that link, not proof of which system serves a given street.

Berrien Springs
Serves ~1,910 people 7 violations

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Berrien Center, Michigan, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 1,575 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

Water Sources

Berrien Center water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0020 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant	Category	Violations	ZIPs Affected
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions	Treatment Technique	4	1
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Disinfection Byproducts	2	1
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM)	Disinfection Byproducts	2	1
Consumer Confidence Rule	Reporting	2	1
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Microbiological	2	1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code	Safety Score	Violations	Health-Based	System
49102	—	7	1	Berrien Springs

All ZIP Codes in Berrien Center

49102 - 7 violations ⚠

Data Sources

Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Berrien Center Community Health Snapshot

11.8%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

13.5%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

17.2%

Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 11.8% ↑

Diabetes 13.5% ↑

Mental Health 17.2% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

What's in Berrien Center's Water?

Lead and Copper Rule Revisions 4 violations

Treatment Technique

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 violations

Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.06 mg/L

Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 violations

Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.08 mg/L

Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Berrien Center Infrastructure Age

1977

Median Build Year

73%

Built Before 1986

46%

Built Before 1970

Copper

Likely Pipe Material

With 73% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Ask the water utility whether your address in Berrien Center has a lead service line; its inventory can answer what a median build year of 1977 cannot.

1977

Median Year Built

73%

Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)

46%

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Pre-1970 (46%) 1970–1986 (27%) Post-1986 (27%)

Over half of homes in Berrien Center were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Berrien Center

The remediation-to-value ratio for Berrien Center sits at the bottom of the scale.

Median Home Value

$250,300

Est. Remediation

$300

Remediation as % of home value 0.1%

Estimated remediation costs in Berrien Center can be compared with local home values. The $150–$600 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 23% above the Michigan average.

Berrien Center: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

73%

Homes Built Before 1986

0.002

mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Berrien Center, MI

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant data, and water system grades

7 EPA violations

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Lead Risk

Lead levels, housing age, and pipe risk assessment

0.002 mg/L average of reported 90th-percentile lead results

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Air Quality

AQI data, wildfire smoke risk, mold risk, and health tips

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Infrastructure

Water system age, source indicators, and CO/gas safety

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many violations are on record for water systems serving Berrien Center?

EPA records list 7 EPA violations, including 1 health-based violation for Berrien Center water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.

Does Berrien Center water have lead?

The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Berrien Center is 0.002 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.

How many water systems serve Berrien Center?

Our records map 1 water system to 1 ZIP code in Berrien Center. The related population figure in our data is approximately 1,575 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Berrien Center?

Estimated remediation cost per household in Berrien Center: $300; modeled range $150 to $600. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.

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