City of Coleman
EPA ID: MI0001520 · 1,243 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Coleman (MI0001520): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Although 1 violation appeared on City of Coleman's record, all have been remedied - currently compliant, 1,243 served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Coleman Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Coleman serves a community with a median household income of $58,523 and an estimated 5,110 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?
City of Coleman'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How City of Coleman compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
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System Overview
City of Coleman, (EPA ID: MI0001520) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 1,243 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 48618 in Coleman.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | 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 |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.002 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.
- 48618 - Coleman
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Coleman (MI0001520) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Coleman water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for City of Coleman; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does City of Coleman serve?
City of Coleman serves approximately 1,243 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.
Where does City of Coleman get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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