Water System Report MI

Charlevoix Township

EPA ID: MI0001335 · 1,700 people served · 1 ZIP code

In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Charlevoix Township posted zero EPA violations serving 1,700 residents.

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

1,700
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$265K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Charlevoix Township Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$76,127
Median Household Income
9,113
Service Area Population
15%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Charlevoix Township serves a community with a median household income of $76,127 and an estimated 9,113 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Charlevoix Township'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Charlevoix County, Michigan rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
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

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

Charlevoix Township (EPA ID: MI0001335) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 1,700 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 49720 in Charlevoix.

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

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 Charlevoix Township (MI0001335) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlevoix Township water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Charlevoix Township has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Charlevoix Township serve?

Charlevoix Township serves approximately 1,700 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.

Where does Charlevoix Township 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
84
Unknown Material
656
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: 1,700
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?
Charlevoix Township meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Charlevoix Township serve?
Charlevoix Township serves approximately 1,700 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Charlevoix Township's water source?
Charlevoix Township draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Charlevoix Township's service area?
The Charlevoix Township service area has a median household income of $76,127. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Charlevoix Township get its water?
Charlevoix Township'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.
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