Water System Report MI

City of Algonac

EPA ID: MI0000110 · 4,110 people served · 2 ZIP codes

City of Algonac's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric — no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 4,110 residents year after year.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

4,110
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$210K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Algonac Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$70,421
Median Household Income
18,968
Service Area Population
24%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
74%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Algonac serves a community with a median household income of $70,421 and an estimated 18,968 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Algonac's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in St. Clair County, Michigan rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

62 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
10 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 86% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Michigan

Otsego
4,120 people
A 5 violations
Sparta
4,140 people
B 4 violations
City of Linden
4,150 people
B 18 violations
Lowell
4,150 people
B 3 violations
D 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,350

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

System Overview

City of Algonac, (EPA ID: MI0000110) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 4,110 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Algonac (MI0000110) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Algonac water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, City of Algonac has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does City of Algonac serve?

City of Algonac serves approximately 4,110 people across 2 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does City of Algonac get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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.

Samples collected
116

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 →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
29
Galvanized — Replacement Required
1,059
Unknown Material
739
Confirmed Non-Lead

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 4,110
Reported to Michigan

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
City of Algonac meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Algonac serve?
City of Algonac serves approximately 4,110 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is City of Algonac's water source?
City of Algonac draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Algonac's service area?
The City of Algonac service area has a median household income of $70,421. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Algonac get its water?
City of Algonac's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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