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Gagetown, MI: 3 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$118K
Median Home Value

Gagetown Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 3 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.014 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 75% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 15.36.

Water Systems Serving Gagetown

Sorted by reported population served, the top 2 of 2 public water systems mapped to Gagetown, MI appear below, each with its own federal compliance record.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Gagetown, Michigan (population ~965), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 4,149 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.

Water Sources

Gagetown water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0140 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
Arsenic Inorganic 4 1
Consumer Confidence Rule Reporting 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
48735 — 3 0 Cass City, Village of

All ZIP Codes in Gagetown

  • 48735 - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems

Data Sources

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

CDC Health Data for Gagetown

11.6%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
13.2%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
18.2%
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 11.6% ↑
Diabetes 13.2% ↑
Mental Health 18.2% ↑

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

Key Contaminants Detected in Gagetown

Arsenic 4 violations
Inorganic · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.01 mg/L
Long-term exposure above the MCL: skin damage, circulatory problems, increased cancer risk
Consumer Confidence Rule 2 violations
Reporting

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

How Old Is Gagetown's Housing Stock?

1967
Median Build Year
75%
Built Before 1986
59%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 75% 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

Pre-1986 homes make up a large part of Gagetown's housing; median build year 1967.

1967
Median Year Built
75%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
59%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (59%) 1970–1986 (16%) Post-1986 (25%)

Over half of homes in Gagetown 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.

Protecting Children from Lead in Gagetown

75%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.014
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.

Children's drinking water is worth testing in Gagetown: the ZIP-code average of systems' 90th-percentile readings for lead is no lower than ten parts per billion, and 75% of dwellings are pre-1986.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many violations are on record for water systems serving Gagetown?
EPA records list 3 EPA violations for Gagetown water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Gagetown water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Gagetown is 0.014 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 Gagetown?
Our records map 2 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Gagetown. The related population figure in our data is approximately 965 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Gagetown, MI: 3 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/mi/gagetown/
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  title  = {{Gagetown, MI: 3 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable}},
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