Lead Exceeds EPA Action Level in 2 Areas - Jackson, MI
4 ZIP codes · 39 EPA violations on record for mapped water systems
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 4 ZIP codes across Jackson, MI. Water systems associated with 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations; safety scores are not available for every area.
Home-safety conditions vary across Jackson, MI. We compared 4 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
Neighborhood Rankings
Mapped ZIP codes in Jackson ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49201 | — | — | 39 | Above EPA action level |
| 2 | 49202 | — | — | 26 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 3 | 49203 | — | — | 27 | Above EPA action level |
| 4 | 49204 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
EPA Violations
- 39 total violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to Jackson ZIP codes (each system counted once; includes small systems beyond the city utility)
- 2 health-based violation records in the available EPA data
- 3 of 3 directly mapped ZIP records are mapped to water systems with recorded violations
- 2 of 3 ZIP records with known lead status are served by a system whose 90th-percentile lead result exceeded the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | 6 | 3 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 5 | 3 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 5 | 3 |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | 4 | 1 |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | 3 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which ZIP code in Jackson has the highest home safety score?
Is Jackson water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 3 directly mapped ZIP records, 39 EPA violations are recorded; 2 of 3 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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