Saint Clair Shores, MI: 9 Violations - Home Safety 98/100
3 ZIP codes · 4 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Saint Clair Shores: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Saint Clair Shores's tap water quality puts it in MI's upper tier - health-based violations are rare and the compliance record is consistently above average.
How Saint Clair Shores Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Saint Clair Shores Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 9 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0044 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 93% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.71 - above typical levels.
Saint Clair Shores's Water Providers
In Saint Clair Shores, MI, residential water supply is distributed across multiple utilities rather than concentrated in one. The 3 leading providers out of 4 tracked systems each control their own infrastructure, file separate EPA compliance reports, and set independent rate schedules.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 3 ZIP codes in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan (population ~58,217), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 208,805 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 3 of 3 ZIP codes.
3 of 3 ZIP codes 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.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Saint Clair Shores: A (98/100)
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
Saint Clair Shores water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0044 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 3 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 3 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 10 | 3 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 9 | 3 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 2 | 1 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48082 | A | 8 | 0 | City of St. Clair Shores, |
| 48080 | A | 5 | 0 | City of St. Clair Shores, |
| 48081 | A | 4 | 0 | City of St. Clair Shores, |
All ZIP Codes in Saint Clair Shores
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.
Saint Clair Shores Community Health Snapshot
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
What's in Saint Clair Shores's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Saint Clair Shores Infrastructure Age
With 93% 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
Viewed through the lens of construction era, Saint Clair Shores is predominantly an older city - a median build year of 1952 puts most of the residential inventory in the range where pre-1986 plumbing materials were the standard.
Over half of homes in Saint Clair Shores 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.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Saint Clair Shores
In Saint Clair Shores, property values comfortably outpace what documented remediation typically costs - the equity share is proportionally low.
Remediation costs in Saint Clair Shores are relatively low compared to home values. The $800–$1,800 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 2% below the Michigan average.
Saint Clair Shores: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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.
93% of Saint Clair Shores housing dates to the pre-rule era, alongside aggregate readings hovering at the federal action mark - household-level confirmation through a draw-test kit fits the local picture.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Saint Clair Shores: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Saint Clair Shores contains 453 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $2,052. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 67% 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 <strong>$1,200</strong> 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.
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