City of Center Line
EPA ID: MI0001290 · 8,257 people served · 1 ZIP code
Five clean years on EPA record — City of Center Line, 8,257 residents served.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Center Line Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Center Line serves a community with a median household income of $52,857 and an estimated 8,448 residents across its service area. Approximately 94% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Center Line'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.
About 1% of homes in Macomb County, Michigan rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
City of Center Line, (EPA ID: MI0001290) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 8,257 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 48015 in Center Line.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
- 48015 — Center Line
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Center Line (MI0001290) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Center Line water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, City of Center Line has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does City of Center Line serve?
City of Center Line serves approximately 8,257 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.
Where does City of Center Line get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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.