Exceeds EPA Limit Copper EXCEEDS EPA LIMIT

Copper in Lapeer, MI Drinking Water

Copper data for Lapeer, Michigan · 30,807 residents · 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of Copper in Lapeer, Michigan: the highest detected level is 3080 ppb; the EPA limit is 1.3 mg/L (action level). Copper carries a moderate health-risk designation.

Because Copper is associated with health effects at sustained elevated exposures, residents in Lapeer, Michigan may find it useful that local water systems have returned detectable concentrations - facts that bear on long-term household water decisions.

3080 ppb
Max Level Detected
3080 ppb
Average Level
1.3 mg/L (action level)
EPA action level
Moderate
Health Risk
Reverse Osmosis or NSF 53 Carbon Block
Best Filter Method

Data: EPA SDWIS, CCR Reports, ECHO Last verified: 2026-07-13

Copper in Lapeer Tap Water

Copper has been detected in Lapeer, Michigan drinking water at a maximum level of 3080 ppb — 2.37x the EPA action level.

This analysis covers 30,807 residents across 1 ZIP code in Lapeer.

Lapeer's overall water quality grade is B (74/100).

Is Copper in Lapeer Water Safe?

Copper levels in parts of Lapeer exceed the EPA action level of 1.3 mg/L (action level). The EPA requires water systems to take corrective action when this limit is exceeded.

If you live in an affected ZIP code, consider installing a reverse osmosis or nsf 53 carbon block filter certified under NSF 53 and testing your water independently.

Copper Levels by ZIP Code

ZIP Code Copper Level EPA Limit Status
48446 3080 ppb 1.3 mg/L (action level) Exceeds limit

Average copper level across Lapeer: 3080 ppb

Health Effects of Copper

  • Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea (short-term, high levels)
  • Liver and kidney damage (long-term)
  • Particularly dangerous for people with Wilson's disease
  • Infants are more sensitive than adults

Health risk severity: Moderate. Governed by the Lead and Copper Rule.

How Copper Gets Into Drinking Water

  • Corrosion of copper household plumbing
  • Acidic (low pH) water accelerates copper leaching
  • New copper pipes leach more than aged ones
  • Mining and industrial discharge (rare for tap water)

What to Do About Copper in Lapeer Water

  1. Run water for 30-60 seconds before use (flushes stagnant water)
  2. Install an NSF 53 or NSF 58 certified filter
  3. If pH is low, consider a whole-home acid neutralizer
  4. Test first-draw morning water to check actual copper levels

Look for filters certified under NSF 53 for copper removal.

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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Copper in Lapeer, MI Drinking Water. https://zipcheckup.com/contaminants/copper/lapeer-mi/
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Data as of July 2026.

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