Chikaming Township
EPA ID: MI0001400 · 2,825 people served · 7 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Chikaming Township (MI0001400): 2 EPA violations in the last five years. Chikaming Township recorded 2 EPA violations over the past five years, all of which have since been resolved - the utility is currently in compliance serving 2,825 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Chikaming Township Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade A
Service Area Demographics
The Chikaming Township serves a community with a median household income of $75,268 and an estimated 14,946 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.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Chikaming Township'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Chikaming Township compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Michigan
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Chikaming Township (EPA ID: MI0001400) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 2,825 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 7 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (97/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 7 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.
Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 11, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00151 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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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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.
- 49106 - Bridgman
- 49115 - Harbert
- 49116 - Lakeside
- 49117 - New Buffalo
- 49125 - Sawyer
- 49128 - Three Oaks
- 49129 - Union Pier
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Chikaming Township (MI0001400) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chikaming Township water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Chikaming Township; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Chikaming Township serve?
Chikaming Township serves approximately 2,825 people across 7 ZIP codes in Michigan.
Where does Chikaming Township get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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