Health Violations Found MI 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Centreville

EPA ID: MI0001310 · 1,579 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Unlike fully compliant utilities, Centreville has 4 outstanding EPA violations for approximately 1,579 residents.

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

C · 65
Avg Safety Score
1,579
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
7
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00342 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
8
Contaminants Flagged
$165K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$65,391
Median Household Income
28,127
Service Area Population
47%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Centreville serves a community with a median household income of $65,391 and an estimated 28,127 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 47% 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

Centreville'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in St. Joseph 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 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

63 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
7 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 90% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Centreville compares to EPA limits

Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 1017 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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1,587 people
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City of Harbor Beach
1,604 people
B 0 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $75
Total Estimated Cost $2,475

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,475 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Centreville (EPA ID: MI0001310) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 1,579 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: C (65/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. 4 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2024 Contaminant 1017 Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 1017 Monitoring Unresolved
July 30, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Contaminant 1017 Other Violation 2 No
Barium Inorganic 1 Yes
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
49072 0.00342 mg/L No N/A
49032 0.00102 mg/L No N/A

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 Centreville (MI0001310) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Centreville water safe to drink?

Centreville has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Centreville serve?

Centreville serves approximately 1,579 people across 4 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Centreville get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
499
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: 1,579
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

Is water from Centreville safe to drink?
Centreville has a C safety grade based on 7 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Centreville's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Stage 1 DBP Rule, Contaminant 1017. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Centreville serve?
Centreville serves approximately 1,579 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Centreville's water source?
Centreville draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Centreville's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00342 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Centreville's service area?
The Centreville service area has a median household income of $65,391. EPA EJScreen data classifies 47% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Centreville get its water?
Centreville'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. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Centreville (EPA ID: MI0001310) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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