Water System Report MI

Blumfield-reese Water Authority

EPA ID: MI0000798 ยท 3,024 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Blumfield-reese Water Authority (MI0000798): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Blumfield-reese Water Authority has logged zero violations - no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 3,024 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,024
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0027 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$173K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Blumfield-reese Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$74,464
Median Household Income
20,466
Service Area Population
42%
Disadvantaged Population
67th
Poverty Percentile
83th
Energy Burden Percentile
77%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Blumfield-reese Water Authority serves a community with a median household income of $74,464 and an estimated 20,466 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 42% 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

Blumfield-reese Water Authority'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
37th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 78% of expected lifespan used End of life

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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

Blumfield-reese Water Authority (EPA ID: MI0000798) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 3,024 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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
0.0027 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)

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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 Blumfield-reese Water Authority (MI0000798) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blumfield-reese Water Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Blumfield-reese Water Authority 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 Blumfield-reese Water Authority serve?

Blumfield-reese Water Authority serves approximately 3,024 people across 3 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Blumfield-reese Water Authority get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Blumfield-reese Water Authority meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Blumfield-reese Water Authority serve?
Blumfield-reese Water Authority serves approximately 3,024 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Blumfield-reese Water Authority's water source?
Blumfield-reese Water Authority draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Blumfield-reese Water Authority's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0027 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Blumfield-reese Water Authority's service area?
The Blumfield-reese Water Authority service area has a median household income of $74,464. EPA EJScreen data classifies 42% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Blumfield-reese Water Authority get its water?
Blumfield-reese Water Authority'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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