CITY REPORT MI HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 1

New Haven, MI: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 99/100

2 ZIP codes · 1 water system · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for New Haven: A.

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

Tap water system records for New Haven, MI support a high grade on this site; review your own system's entries for specifics.

How New Haven Compares

New Haven99/100
Michigan avg85/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

2
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
A · 99
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$329K
Median Home Value
$300
Est. Remediation (0.1% of home value)

New Haven Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 3 violations since 2021.
  • Homes built before 1986: 42% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $300 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.73.

Water Systems Serving New Haven

Only a single entry appears in the water system list for New Haven, MI; federal records tie 1 to the area.

Overview

We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in New Haven, Michigan, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 12,355 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. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for New Haven: A (99/100)

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

New Haven water systems draw from: Surface water.

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 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 Revisions Treatment Technique 4 1
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
48048 A 3 1 New Haven, Village of

All ZIP Codes in New Haven

Data Sources

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

CDC Health Data for New Haven

10.9%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
10.8%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
16.1%
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 10.9% ↑
Diabetes 10.8% ↑
Mental Health 16.1% ↑

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

Key Contaminants Detected in New Haven

Lead and Copper Rule Revisions 4 violations
Treatment Technique
Lead and Copper Rule 2 violations
Treatment Technique
Developmental delays in children, kidney damage

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

How Old Is New Haven's Housing Stock?

1989
Median Build Year
42%
Built Before 1986
26%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 42% 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

Over the decades, New Haven accumulated housing from multiple construction periods. The median build year of 1989 can be read against 1986, when lead solder in plumbing became federally prohibited - a regulatory line, not a safety line, and individual homes on either side of it can have different plumbing.

1989
Median Year Built
42%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
26%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (26%) 1970–1986 (16%) Post-1986 (58%)

Most homes in New Haven were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

New Haven: Remediation Cost in Perspective

This section sets two area figures side by side for New Haven: the median home value and an estimated remediation cost. Here the estimate equals no more than 1% of that value, which places the city in the low tier; it is an area estimate, and the cost for any one property can be higher or lower.

Median Home Value
$329,300
Est. Remediation
$300
Remediation as % of home value 0.1%

Estimated remediation costs in New Haven 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 61% above the Michigan average.

Protecting Children from Lead in New Haven

42%
Homes Built Before 1986

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.

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for New Haven

4
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$3,745
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for New Haven contains 4 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $3,745. 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 New Haven, MI

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for New Haven, MI?
New Haven has an average Home Safety Score of 99/100 (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. 3 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 New Haven?
EPA records list 3 EPA violations, including 1 health-based violation for New Haven water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 2 mapped ZIP codes.
How does New Haven compare to Michigan average?
New Haven has an average Home Safety Score of 99/100, which is at or above the Michigan state average of 85/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve New Haven?
Our records map 1 water system to 2 ZIP codes in New Haven. The related population figure in our data is approximately 12,355 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in New Haven?
Estimated remediation cost per household in New Haven: $300; modeled range $150 to $600. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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