CITY REPORT MI

Brimley, MI Home Safety Data by ZIP

1 ZIP code · 0 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

N/A

ZIPs with Violations

Zone 3

Radon Risk (Low)

$164K

Median Home Value

What You Should Know About Brimley Water

Homes built before 1986: 45% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
CDC health risk index: 14.43 - above typical levels.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Brimley, Michigan, covering 0 community water system serving approximately 3,222 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 0 of 1 ZIP codes.

EPA water-system violation data is unavailable in the dataset used for this page for the tracked ZIP codes in Brimley.

Lead & Copper

Lead data: not yet available for Brimley
Lead action-level status: not available

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

All ZIP Codes in Brimley

49715

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.

Health Outcomes in Brimley

12.1%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

12.7%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

19.3%

Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 12.1% ↑

Diabetes 12.7% ↑

Mental Health 19.3% ↑

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

Housing & Infrastructure in Brimley

1999

Median Build Year

45%

Built Before 1986

15%

Built Before 1970

Copper

Likely Pipe Material

With 45% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

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

Housing Age Profile

For a city with a median build year of 1999, Brimley carries a housing profile that straddles the 1986 federal ban on lead solder in plumbing. Neither predominantly new nor predominantly old, the stock presents a moderate aggregate risk environment - with individual risk varying sharply depending on when and where a specific home was built.

1999

Median Year Built

45%

Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)

15%

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Pre-1970 (15%) 1970–1986 (30%) Post-1986 (55%)

Most homes in Brimley were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Brimley

45%

Homes Built Before 1986

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

Reading the local data together points toward a structural gap that matters more here than in low-exposure communities. 45% of Brimley stock comes from the pre-rule era, and citywide monitoring either approaches or sits beyond the federal benchmark under Lead and Copper Rule sampling. A baseline kit fits the routine-diligence category, with certified filtration available via retailer networks where confirmed faucet results warrant additional measures.

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