ZipCheckup grade for 48363: B.
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Oakland, MI (48363) Home Safety: 83/100
EPA data combined for 7 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Southwest Oakland Township)
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 48363 in Oakland, MI contain zero recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026. This does not establish that every category was monitored or published, and it does not cover events outside that source window.
Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS
At a Glance
- Water No drinking-water violations in EPA records since 2021.
- Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
- Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
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Score Breakdown
Overall Home Safety Score: 83/100
This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.
Canonical components
Required domains
Coverage: 4 of 4 components and 3 of 3 domains observed.
Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.
Safety & Health (6) MODERATE
Your Water System
ZIP code 48363 in Oakland, Michigan is mapped to the water system Southwest Oakland Township (EPA ID: MI0004878). This system provides water to approximately 4,943 people from groundwater sources.
There are 7 community water systems serving this area.
Water Systems Serving This Area
| System Name | EPA ID | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Oakland Township | MI0004878 | 4,943 | Groundwater |
| Oakland Hunt Subdivision | MI0005573 | 671 | Groundwater |
| Southeast Oakland Township | MI0004877 | 1,923 | Groundwater |
| Wynstone Subdivision | MI0007217 | 1,146 | Groundwater |
| Twin Lakes Subdivision | MI0006696 | 602 | Groundwater |
Other Water Quality Reports in Michigan
- 48001 (Algonac) - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 48002 (Allenton)
- 48003 (Almont) - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 48004 (Anchorville)
- 48005 (Armada) - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 48006 (Avoca)
- 48007 (Troy)
- 48009 (Birmingham) - 6 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 48012 (Birmingham)
- 48014 (Capac) - 6 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 48015 (Center Line)
- 48017 (Clawson) - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 48021 (Eastpointe) - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 48022 (Emmett)
- 48023 (Fair Haven)
- 48025 (Franklin) - 6 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 48026 (Fraser) - 8 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 48027 (Goodells)
- 48028 (Harsens Island)
- 48030 (Hazel Park)
Nearby Water Quality Reports
- 48306 (Rochester) - 3 mi
- 48366 (Lakeville) - 3 mi
- 48361 (Lake Orion) - 4 mi
- 48370 (Oxford) - 4 mi
- 48367 (Leonard) - 5 mi - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
- 48362 (Lake Orion) - 5 mi - 7 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 48360 (Lake Orion) - 6 mi - 9 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 48359 (Lake Orion) - 6 mi - 9 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 48371 (Oxford) - 7 mi - 69 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 48308 (Rochester) - 7 mi
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Southwest Oakland Township (MI0004878) on EPA.gov.
4 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.
UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records
Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 48363 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.
The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.
Environmental Hazards (10) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (7) OK
CPSC product recall notices
These national notices are not matched to this ZIP code or water system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 48363 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 0 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 48363 (primary system: Southwest Oakland Township), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.
Where does 48363's water come from?
The recorded water source for Southwest Oakland Township, a system mapped to ZIP code 48363, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 4,943 people.
How does Oakland water compare to the national average?
Oakland's Home Safety Score ranks better than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes, and lower than 61% of ZIP codes within Michigan.
How can I get my water tested in Oakland?
If Southwest Oakland Township supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.
What is the radon risk for 48363?
48363 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Oakland County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (2026). Oakland, MI (48363) Home Safety: 83/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/48363/
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Page version: October 2026.
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Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 48363
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48306 | Rochester, MI | 3.3 mi | B | 0 |
| 48366 | Lakeville, MI | 3.5 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 48361 | Lake Orion, MI | 3.6 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 48370 | Oxford, MI | 4.0 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 48367 | Leonard, MI | 5.1 mi | N/A | 1 |
| 48362 | Lake Orion, MI | 5.3 mi | B | 7 |
| 48360 | Lake Orion, MI | 5.5 mi | B | 9 |
| 48359 | Lake Orion, MI | 6.4 mi | B | 9 |
| 48371 | Oxford, MI | 6.6 mi | C | 69 |
| 48308 | Rochester, MI | 6.7 mi | N/A | 0 |
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