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Gaylord, MI: 3 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable

2 ZIP codes · 2 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

2
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
Zone 2
County Radon Potential (Moderate)
$201K
Median Home Value
$500
Est. Remediation (0.3% of home value)

Key Facts for Gaylord Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 3 violations since 2021.
  • Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 14.43.

Gaylord's Water Providers

More than one public water system is linked to Gaylord, MI: federal records tie 2 systems to the area, and the 2 with the largest reported service populations are shown below. Which of them supplies a particular address depends on where the property sits, and a water bill or the utility can confirm it.

Overview

We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Gaylord, Michigan, covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 20,678 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 2 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

Gaylord water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: reported as 0 mg/L (a reported 0 is not proof of no lead; check the source record for its reporting limit) (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are 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
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 1
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 1
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Treatment Technique 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
49735 — 3 0 City of Gaylord,

All ZIP Codes in Gaylord

  • 49734
  • 49735 - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems

Data Sources

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

Gaylord Community Health Snapshot

11.4%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
12.3%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
17.5%
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 11.4% ↑
Diabetes 12.3% ↑
Mental Health 17.5% ↑

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

What's in Gaylord's Water?

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.06 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.08 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions 2 violations
Treatment Technique

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

How Remediation Costs Compare in Gaylord

How large is the remediation estimate next to home prices in Gaylord? Small in relative terms: it amounts to 1% of the median value or less, although the dollar figure below is still an estimate and actual costs vary by property and contractor.

Median Home Value
$200,800
Est. Remediation
$500
Remediation as % of home value 0.3%

Estimated remediation costs in Gaylord can be compared with local home values. The $300–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 2% below the Michigan average.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many violations are on record for water systems serving Gaylord?
EPA records list 3 EPA violations for Gaylord water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 2 mapped ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Gaylord?
Our records map 2 water systems to 2 ZIP codes in Gaylord. The related population figure in our data is approximately 20,678 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Gaylord?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Gaylord: $500; modeled range $300 to $800. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Gaylord, MI: 3 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/mi/gaylord/
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Page version: October 2026.

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