Pleasant Ridge, MI Water - Home Safety Score unavailable
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Pleasant Ridge Water: The Quick Version
- Average lead level: 0.0079 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 96% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $400 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.75.
Water Systems Serving Pleasant Ridge
The structure of water supply in Pleasant Ridge, MI is straightforward: one utility provides the bulk of residential service among 1 tracked system, concentrating rate-setting and infrastructure decisions under a single organization.
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Pleasant Ridge, Michigan, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 2,607 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.
Water Sources
Pleasant Ridge water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0079 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
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48069 | — | Pleasant Ridge | 2,872 |
All ZIP Codes in Pleasant Ridge
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 Pleasant Ridge
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
How Old Is Pleasant Ridge's Housing Stock?
With 96% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Heavily weighted toward older construction, Pleasant Ridge's housing stock carries a median build year of 1903. That profile puts a majority of homes in the era when lead-soldered copper plumbing was standard practice.
Over half of homes in Pleasant Ridge were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Pleasant Ridge: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Equity impact data for Pleasant Ridge lands in the favorable tier - remediation claims a small slice of what properties here are worth.
Remediation costs in Pleasant Ridge are relatively low compared to home values. The $0–$800 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 113% above the Michigan average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Pleasant Ridge
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Older stock in Pleasant Ridge represents 96% of the inventory, and citywide monitoring runs at or above the federal action level - making an in-home read a standard household-level step.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
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