Water System Report MI

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

8,257
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$145K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Center Line Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$52,857
Median Household Income
8,448
Service Area Population
27%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
94%
Pre-1986 Housing

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?

Surface Water

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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

75 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

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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

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

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.

Samples collected
116

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 →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

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

298
Confirmed Lead
9
Galvanized — Replacement Required
1,617
Unknown Material
880
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 8,257
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?
City of Center Line meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Center Line serve?
City of Center Line serves approximately 8,257 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Center Line's water source?
City of Center Line draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Center Line's service area?
The City of Center Line service area has a median household income of $52,857. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Center Line get its water?
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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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