CITY REPORT MI HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 1

Harper Woods, MI: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 89/100

1 ZIP code · 3 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Harper Woods: A.

Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.

Harper Woods, MI carries a grade in ZipCheckup's upper tier; any health-based violations on record should be checked per water system.

How Harper Woods Compares

Harper Woods89/100
Michigan avg85/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
A · 89
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$141K
Median Home Value
$300
Est. Remediation (0.2% of home value)

Key Facts for Harper Woods Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 8 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0075 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 96% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $300 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 14.63.

Harper Woods's Water Providers

Service in Harper Woods, MI can differ by address: 3 water systems are tied to the area in federal records, and the 3 largest are listed with their violation records.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Harper Woods, Michigan (population ~16,328), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 707,169 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. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Harper Woods: A (89/100)

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

Harper Woods water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0075 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
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 8 1
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 4 1
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 4 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
48225 A 8 1 Harper Woods

All ZIP Codes in Harper Woods

  • 48225 [A] - 8 violations ⚠

Data Sources

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

Harper Woods Community Health Snapshot

12.3%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
14.3%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
19.7%
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 12.3% ↑
Diabetes 14.3% ↑
Mental Health 19.7% ↑

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

What's in Harper Woods's Water?

Lead and Copper Rule 8 violations
Treatment Technique
Developmental delays in children, kidney damage
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 4 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) 4 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

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

Harper Woods Infrastructure Age

1954
Median Build Year
96%
Built Before 1986
88%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 96% 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 Harper Woods's housing; median build year 1954.

1954
Median Year Built
96%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
88%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (88%) 1970–1986 (8%) Post-1986 (4%)

Over half of homes in Harper Woods 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.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Harper Woods

How large is the remediation estimate next to home prices in Harper Woods? 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
$140,800
Est. Remediation
$300
Remediation as % of home value 0.2%

Estimated remediation costs in Harper Woods can be compared with local home values. The $150–$600 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 31% below the Michigan average.

Harper Woods: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

96%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0075
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.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

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

Harper Woods: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

2
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$916
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Harper Woods contains 2 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $916. 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 $300 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 Harper Woods, MI

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Harper Woods, MI?
Harper Woods has an average Home Safety Score of 89/100 (Grade A) 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. 8 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 Harper Woods?
EPA records list 8 EPA violations, including 1 health-based violation for Harper Woods water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Harper Woods water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Harper Woods is 0.0075 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 Harper Woods compare to Michigan average?
Harper Woods has an average Home Safety Score of 89/100, which is at or above the Michigan state average of 85/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Harper Woods?
Our records map 3 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Harper Woods. The related population figure in our data is approximately 16,328 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Harper Woods?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Harper Woods: $300; modeled range $150 to $600. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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