Burtchville Township
EPA ID: MI0001008 · 2,900 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Burtchville Township (MI0001008): 4 violations on record since 2021. Every entry among the 4 violations in EPA records for Burtchville Township has a resolved status in the data; this utility delivers water to about 2,900 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Burtchville Township Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Burtchville Township have a median household income of $78,841 and about 15,371 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Burtchville 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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Burtchville Township (EPA ID: MI0001008) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 2,900 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 48059 in Fort Gratiot.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 11, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 30, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 11, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 3 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | 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.
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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.
- 48059 - Fort Gratiot
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Burtchville Township (MI0001008) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Burtchville Township water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Burtchville Township; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Burtchville Township serve?
Burtchville Township serves approximately 2,900 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.
Where does Burtchville Township get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Burtchville Township (MI): 4 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0001008/
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