East Lansing, MI: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 82/100
4 ZIP codes · 4 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for East Lansing: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Residents of East Lansing generally live with tap water that beats the MI safety average on key EPA compliance metrics.
How East Lansing Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for East Lansing Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 8 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0007 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,500 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 12.03 - above typical levels.
East Lansing's Water Providers
Federal records list 4 water systems tied to East Lansing, MI. Of those, 3 are the primary providers, meaning service conditions, rate structures, and compliance histories can differ depending on where a property sits.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 4 ZIP codes in East Lansing, Michigan (population ~62,567), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 237,393 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 3 of 4 ZIP codes.
3 of 3 ZIP codes 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.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for East Lansing: B (82/100)
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
East Lansing water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0007 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 3 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 4 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 6 | 3 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 6 | 3 |
| Gross Beta | Radionuclides | 4 | 1 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48823 | B | 8 | 1 | City of East Lansing, |
| 48824 | B | 2 | 0 | City of East Lansing, |
| 48825 | B | 2 | 0 | City of East Lansing, |
All ZIP Codes in East Lansing
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.
East Lansing Community Health Snapshot
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
What's in East Lansing's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Remediation Costs Compare in East Lansing
Across East Lansing, the equity share taken up by estimated remediation is small - a favorable ratio for most property owners.
Remediation costs in East Lansing are relatively low compared to home values. The $950–$2,300 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 28% above the Michigan average.
East Lansing: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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.
Lead risk in East Lansing appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. 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.
East Lansing: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for East Lansing contains 56 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $9,753. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% 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 <strong>$1,500</strong> 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 East Lansing, MI