Berrien Springs, MI: 15 Violations - Home Safety 93/100
2 ZIP codes · 4 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Berrien Springs: A.
Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.
In ZipCheckup's scoring, Berrien Springs, MI lands in the A-B grade tier.
How Berrien Springs Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Berrien Springs Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 15 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.002 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $300 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 14.71.
Water Systems Serving Berrien Springs
Among 4 systems linked to Berrien Springs, MI, the 3 biggest by population served appear below.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Berrien Springs, Michigan (population ~11,667), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 33,300 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 2 ZIP codes.
2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Berrien Springs: A (93/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
Berrien Springs water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0020 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 2 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are 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 | 12 | 2 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 5 | 2 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 5 | 2 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 5 | 2 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 5 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49103 | A | 15 | 2 | Berrien Springs |
| 49104 | — | 7 | 1 | Berrien Springs |
All ZIP Codes in Berrien Springs
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.
CDC Health Data for Berrien Springs
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
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Key Contaminants Detected in Berrien Springs
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Berrien Springs: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Of the three cost-context tiers - low, moderate and elevated - Berrien Springs is in the low one.
Estimated remediation costs in Berrien Springs 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 10% above the Michigan average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Berrien Springs
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.
Available area-level lead records for Berrien Springs do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Berrien Springs
Historical NFIP data for Berrien Springs contains 10 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $5,928. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The $300 remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Berrien Springs, MI