Birch Run Township
EPA ID: MI0000722 · 2,080 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Birch Run Township (MI0000722): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the EPA data on file, Birch Run Township has logged zero violations for the 2,080 people in its service area - a count of records, not a test result for any home.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Birch Run Township Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Birch Run Township have a median household income of $76,311 and about 8,601 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 70% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 50% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
Birch Run Township'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Michigan
System Overview
Birch Run Township (EPA ID: MI0000722) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 2,080 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 48415 in Birch Run.
Violation History
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 | 2023-12-31 |
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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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.
- 48415 - Birch Run
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Birch Run Township (MI0000722) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Birch Run Township water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Birch Run Township 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 Birch Run Township serve?
Birch Run Township serves approximately 2,080 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.
Where does Birch Run Township get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Birch Run Township Water Quality Report, MI. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0000722/
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