Water System Report MI

Charlevoix Township

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

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Charlevoix Township (MI0001335): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Charlevoix Township posted zero EPA violations serving 1,700 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,700
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.003 mg/L
Max Lead Level
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.

๐Ÿ’ง 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

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 accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.003 mg/L No N/A

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Charlevoix Township in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

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.

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.
Is there lead in Charlevoix Township's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.003 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
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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