Water System Report MI

Bridgman

EPA ID: MI0000850 · 2,096 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Water monitoring for Bridgman: clean, five years, 2,096 residents.

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

2,096
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$265K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$77,376
Median Household Income
21,423
Service Area Population
29%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bridgman serves a community with a median household income of $77,376 and an estimated 21,423 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Bridgman'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Berrien County, Michigan rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 73% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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2,087 people
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2,080 people
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2,075 people
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Hart
2,126 people
A 4 violations
City of Perry,
2,065 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,525
Total Estimated Cost $1,525

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

Bridgman (EPA ID: MI0000850) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 2,096 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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 Bridgman (MI0000850) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bridgman water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Bridgman has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Bridgman serve?

Bridgman serves approximately 2,096 people across 4 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Bridgman get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

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

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
1,131
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

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: 2,096
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

Should I use a water filter?
Bridgman meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Bridgman serve?
Bridgman serves approximately 2,096 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Bridgman's water source?
Bridgman draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Bridgman's service area?
The Bridgman service area has a median household income of $77,376. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Bridgman get its water?
Bridgman'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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