Albion
EPA ID: MI0000100 · 9,144 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Albion (MI0000100): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Per EPA records, Albion: 1 unresolved violation, 9,144 people in service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Albion Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Albion serves a community with a median household income of $52,552 and an estimated 13,309 residents across its service area. Approximately 87% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 46% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Albion's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Albion compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Chlorine residual was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Albion (EPA ID: MI0000100) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 9,144 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 49224 in Albion.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 2 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 19, 2024 | Chlorine residual | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
| Chlorine residual | Disinfectant | 1 | Yes |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Chlorine (Residual Disinfectant) (EPA limit: 4 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level))
Irritation & DBP formation at high levels; protective at normal treatment levels At-risk groups: people with asthma or chemical sensitivities, kidney dialysis patients (water must be dechlorinated).
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), KDF media filter, carbon block filter. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by MI or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 49224 - Albion
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Albion (MI0000100) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Albion water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Albion. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Albion serve?
Albion serves approximately 9,144 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.
Where does Albion get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.
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How to cite this page
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