Monitoring Violations MI

Baldwin, Village of

EPA ID: MI0000350 · 1,060 people served · 5 ZIP codes

Past issues aside, Baldwin, Village of cleared all 1 violation and is compliant today, supplying 1,060 residents.

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

B · 72
Avg Safety Score
1,060
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00306 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
1
Contaminants Flagged
$125K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Baldwin, Village of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$42,976
Median Household Income
10,651
Service Area Population
81%
Disadvantaged Population
74th
Poverty Percentile
94th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Baldwin, Village of serves a community with a median household income of $42,976 and an estimated 10,651 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 81% 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?

Groundwater

Baldwin, Village of'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
12th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
48th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Lake 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

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Baldwin, Village of compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Baldwin, Village of (EPA ID: MI0000350) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 1,060 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (72/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

1 monitoring/reporting violation recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
January 11, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
49304 0.00306 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

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

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Baldwin, Village of (MI0000350) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baldwin, Village of water safe to drink?

Baldwin, Village of has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Baldwin, Village of serve?

Baldwin, Village of serves approximately 1,060 people across 5 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Baldwin, Village of get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

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

23
Confirmed Lead
5
Galvanized — Replacement Required
51
Unknown Material
328
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,060
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

Is water from Baldwin, Village of safe to drink?
Baldwin, Village of earns a B safety grade with 1 violation in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Baldwin, Village of's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Baldwin, Village of serve?
Baldwin, Village of serves approximately 1,060 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Baldwin, Village of's water source?
Baldwin, Village of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Baldwin, Village of's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00306 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Baldwin, Village of's service area?
The Baldwin, Village of service area has a median household income of $42,976. EPA EJScreen data classifies 81% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Baldwin, Village of get its water?
Baldwin, Village of'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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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