Water System Report MI

City of Au Gres

EPA ID: MI0000280 ยท 945 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Au Gres (MI0000280): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for City of Au Gres - the supplier serving 945 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

Data: EPA SDWIS

945
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.004 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$159K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$60,365
Median Household Income
2,940
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Au Gres serves a community with a median household income of $60,365 and an estimated 2,940 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Au Gres'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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 Au Gres, (EPA ID: MI0000280) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 945 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 48703 in Au Gres.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.004 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Au Gres (MI0000280) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Au Gres water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Au Gres in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does City of Au Gres serve?

City of Au Gres serves approximately 945 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.

Where does City of Au Gres get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
City of Au Gres 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 Au Gres serve?
City of Au Gres serves approximately 945 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Au Gres's water source?
City of Au Gres draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Au Gres's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.004 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Au Gres's service area?
The City of Au Gres service area has a median household income of $60,365. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Au Gres get its water?
City of Au Gres'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Au Gres Water Quality Report, MI. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0000280/
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