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Byron Center, MI: 3 Violations - Home Safety 74/100

1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Byron Center: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

Within Byron Center, MI, the available records add up to an upper-tier grade; that grade describes records, not the water at a given faucet.

How Byron Center Compares

Byron Center74/100
Michigan avg85/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
B · 74
Avg Safety Score
Zone 2
County Radon Potential (Moderate)
$358K
Median Home Value

Key Facts for Byron Center Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 3 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.002 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 30% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.13.

Byron Center's Water Providers

Sorted by reported population served, the top 3 of 5 public water systems mapped to Byron Center, MI appear below, each with its own federal compliance record.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Byron Center, Michigan (population ~26,123), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 151,332 people region-wide. 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. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Byron Center: B (74/100)

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

Byron Center 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 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 2.

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
Consumer Confidence Rule Reporting 4 1
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
49315 B 3 0 Byron-gaines Utility Authority

All ZIP Codes in Byron Center

  • 49315 [B] - 3 violations

Data Sources

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

Byron Center Community Health Snapshot

11%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
10.3%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
17%
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% ↑
Diabetes 10.3% ↓
Mental Health 17% ↑

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

What's in Byron Center's Water?

Consumer Confidence Rule 4 violations
Reporting
Lead and Copper Rule 2 violations
Treatment Technique
Developmental delays in children, kidney damage

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

Byron Center Infrastructure Age

1991
Median Build Year
30%
Built Before 1986
16%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.

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

Housing Age Profile

Lead solder was allowed in new plumbing until the 1986 federal restrictions, which is why older homes in Byron Center deserve a closer look; the median build year is 1991.

1991
Median Year Built
30%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
16%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (16%) 1970–1986 (14%) Post-1986 (70%)

Most homes in Byron Center were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Byron Center: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

30%
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.

Several limits apply to the lead numbers for Byron Center. The figure shown is an average of 90th-percentile results from ZIP codes in the city, and it is below 0.010 mg/L; the federal action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to an average like this one, and being below it does not make water free of lead. About 30% of local homes were built before 1986. A test at the home's own tap shows its level, and a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead reduction is an option if a test finds lead.

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

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Byron Center, MI

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Byron Center, MI?
Byron Center has an average Home Safety Score of 74/100 (Grade B) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 3 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving Byron Center?
EPA records list 3 EPA violations for Byron Center water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Byron Center water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Byron 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 does Byron Center compare to Michigan average?
Byron Center has an average Home Safety Score of 74/100, which is below the Michigan state average of 85/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Byron Center?
Our records map 5 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Byron Center. The related population figure in our data is approximately 26,123 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
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