Water Quality Report

Michigan Center, MI: Lead Above EPA Action Level

EPA data combined for 2 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Leoni Township)

System 90th-Percentile Lead Result Exceeds EPA Action Level High County Radon Potential

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 49254 in Michigan Center, MI contain 27 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score N/A
Water Quality Concerns 27 non-health-based violation records in EPA data
Lead Risk High 0.019 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2025-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 2 claims
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 27 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead 90th-percentile lead reading of 0.019 mg/L; the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to a water system's 90th-percentile result.
  • Radon EPA Zone 1 - highest county-level potential. This is not a home measurement; test before any threshold comparison.
  • Flood 2 cumulative NFIP claim records. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
27 violations
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
2
Water Systems
1,893
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.019 mg/L
Reported Lead Result ⚠ Above EPA Action Level8.3× the national median for this measure
Zone 1
County Radon Potential · High
$167K
Median Home ValueState median: $179K

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Score Breakdown

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Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
46/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
Unknown
Evidence missing
EPA radon zone
0/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
Unknown
Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water
Unknown
Indoor environment
0/100
Outdoor environment
Unknown

Coverage: 2 of 4 components and 1 of 3 domains observed.

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Safety & Health (6) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 49254 in Michigan Center, Michigan is mapped to the water system Leoni Township (EPA ID: MI0003837). This system provides water to approximately 1,893 people from groundwater sources.

There are 2 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Leoni Township MI0003837 1,893 Groundwater
Jackson MI0003470 33,165 Surface water

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Leoni Township (MI0003837) on EPA.gov.

5 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.

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Environmental Hazards (11) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (6) HIGH

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Cost & Community (9) HIGH

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Michigan Center has 2 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 49254 was built around 1956. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.

Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home

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Window Replacement

The median build year of homes in Michigan Center is 1956; check the age and condition of your own windows. ENERGY STAR windows can save $101–$583/year on energy bills.

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Typical cost: Roof inspection: typically $75–$300; repairs $300–$1,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 49254 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 27 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 49254 (primary system: Leoni 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 49254's water come from?

The recorded water source for Leoni Township, a system mapped to ZIP code 49254, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 1,893 people.

How can I get my water tested in Michigan Center?

If Leoni 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.

Is lead a concern in 49254 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 49254 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.019 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2025-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This system 90th-percentile result is above the EPA lead action level of 0.015 mg/L, which requires corrective action by the system; consider a filter certified for lead reduction.

What is the radon risk for 49254?

49254 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Jackson County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 49254?

FEMA records contain 2 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 49254; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is A, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. Claim records do not establish current property risk. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Michigan Center, MI: Lead Above EPA Action Level. https://zipcheckup.com/report/49254/
BibTeX 
@misc{zipcheckup-report-49254,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Michigan Center, MI: Lead Above EPA Action Level}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/report/49254/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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