Water System Report MI

Berkley

EPA ID: MI0000630 ยท 14,970 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Berkley (MI0000630): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Berkley posted zero EPA violations serving 14,970 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 82
Avg Safety Score
14,970
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0067 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$296K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Berkley Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$99,765
Median Household Income
48,511
Service Area Population
10%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
91%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Berkley serves a community with a median household income of $99,765 and an estimated 48,511 residents across its service area. Approximately 91% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Berkley'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
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

80 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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15,051 people
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14,689 people
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City of Fraser
14,297 people
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Harper Woods
14,236 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $200
Total Estimated Cost $1,400

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

Berkley (EPA ID: MI0000630) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 14,970 people from surface water sources.

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

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (82/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 2 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

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
0.0067 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 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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

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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 Berkley (MI0000630) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berkley water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Berkley 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 Berkley serve?

Berkley serves approximately 14,970 people across 2 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Berkley 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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Berkley safe to drink?
Berkley earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Berkley meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Berkley serve?
Berkley serves approximately 14,970 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Berkley's water source?
Berkley draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Berkley's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0067 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Berkley's service area?
The Berkley service area has a median household income of $99,765. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Berkley get its water?
Berkley'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.). Berkley, MI: Serves 15K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0000630/
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  title  = {{Berkley, MI: Serves 15K People}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0000630/}
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