Water System Report MI

Bronson

EPA ID: MI0000910 · 2,421 people served · 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Bronson (MI0000910): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Water monitoring history at Bronson shows a clean slate - EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 2,421 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,421
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$142K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$61,144
Median Household Income
30,666
Service Area Population
42%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
74%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bronson serves a community with a median household income of $61,144 and an estimated 30,666 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Bronson'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

Bronson (EPA ID: MI0000910) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 2,421 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 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
0.002 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 1 (High Risk)

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

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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 Bronson (MI0000910) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bronson water safe to drink?

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

Bronson serves approximately 2,421 people across 2 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Bronson get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Bronson meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Bronson serve?
Bronson serves approximately 2,421 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Bronson's water source?
Bronson draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Bronson's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Bronson's service area?
The Bronson service area has a median household income of $61,144. EPA EJScreen data classifies 42% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Bronson get its water?
Bronson'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.

How to cite this page

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