CITY REPORT MI HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 1

Kent City, MI: 9 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations

ZIPs Mapped to a System Above the Lead Action Level

Zone 2

County Radon Potential (Moderate)

$253K

Median Home Value

$300

Est. Remediation (0.1% of home value)

Kent City Water: The Quick Version

Your city's water systems recorded 9 violations since 2021.
Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0361 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average.
Homes built before 1986: 55% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
Estimated remediation: $300 per household.
Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.13.

Water Systems Serving Kent City

Here the list of water systems for Kent City, MI has a single entry, while the figure of 1 count every system federal data connect to the area's ZIP codes.

Kent Ridge Apartments
Serves ~120 people 9 violations

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Kent City, Michigan, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 5,619 people. 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.

Water Sources

Kent City water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0361 mg/L (exceeds EPA action level) (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
1 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
Lead and Copper Rule	Treatment Technique	4	1
Consumer Confidence Rule	Reporting	4	1
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Disinfection Byproducts	2	1
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM)	Disinfection Byproducts	2	1
Public Notice Rule	Reporting	2	1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code	Safety Score	Violations	Health-Based	System
49330	—	9	1	Kent Ridge Apartments

All ZIP Codes in Kent City

49330 - 9 violations ⚠

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.

CDC Health Data for Kent City

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

Key Contaminants Detected in Kent City

Lead and Copper Rule 4 violations

Treatment Technique

Developmental delays in children, kidney damage

Consumer Confidence Rule 4 violations

Reporting

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

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

How Old Is Kent City's Housing Stock?

1988

Median Build Year

55%

Built Before 1986

35%

Built Before 1970

Copper

Likely Pipe Material

With 55% 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

By Census estimates, roughly half or more of the homes in Kent City were built before 1986; the median build year is 1988.

1988

Median Year Built

55%

Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)

35%

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Pre-1970 (35%) 1970–1986 (20%) Post-1986 (45%)

Over half of homes in Kent City 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.

Kent City: Remediation Cost in Perspective

Because the median home value in Kent City is large relative to the estimated cost of remediation, the ratio between them stays at or below 1%; that is a statement about two area-level numbers, not a quote for a particular house or a judgment about what an owner can pay.

Median Home Value

$253,200

Est. Remediation

$300

Remediation as % of home value 0.1%

Estimated remediation costs in Kent City 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 24% above the Michigan average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Kent City

1 of 1

ZIPs Mapped to a System Above the Lead Action Level

55%

Homes Built Before 1986

0.0361

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.

Families in Kent City have two area figures that point toward testing. ZIP-level 90th-percentile lead results from water systems average higher than 0.015 mg/L, and 55% of homes are older than 1986. Neither one measures a specific home, which a tap test does.

1 ZIP code (100% of the city's ZIP records) is served by a water system whose 90th-percentile lead result exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.

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

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Kent City, MI

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant data, and water system grades

9 EPA violations

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Lead Risk

Lead levels, housing age, and pipe risk assessment

0.0361 mg/L average of reported 90th-percentile lead results

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Air Quality

AQI data, wildfire smoke risk, mold risk, and health tips

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Infrastructure

Water system age, source indicators, and CO/gas safety

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many violations are on record for water systems serving Kent City?

EPA records list 9 EPA violations, including 1 health-based violation for Kent City water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.

Does Kent City water have lead?

The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Kent City is 0.0361 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.

How many water systems serve Kent City?

Our records map 1 water system to 1 ZIP code in Kent City. The related population figure in our data is approximately 5,619 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Kent City?

Estimated remediation cost per household in Kent City: $300; modeled range $150 to $600. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.

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