Health Violations Found MI 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Grant Township - Copper Harbor

EPA ID: MI0001630 · 200 people served · 1 ZIP code

EPA records: Grant Township - Copper Harbor, 2 past violations, all resolved, 200 served.

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

B · 82
Avg Safety Score
200
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00078 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
2
Contaminants Flagged
$285K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Grant Township - Copper Harbor Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$54,286
Median Household Income
135
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Grant Township - Copper Harbor serves a community with a median household income of $54,286 and an estimated 135 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% 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

Grant Township - Copper Harbor'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Keweenaw 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

62 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
3 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 95% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Grant Township - Copper Harbor compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

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

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

Comparable Water Systems

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Cecil Farms
200 people
0 violations
C 1 violation
Germfask Township
200 people
A 2 violations
Interior Township
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B 6 violations
Portage Terrace
202 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $700

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $700 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Grant Township - Copper Harbor (EPA ID: MI0001630) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 200 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 49918 in Copper Harbor.

Average Home Safety Score: B (82/100)

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. All violations have been resolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
January 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved

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 1 Yes
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 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
49918 0.00078 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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

ZIP Codes Served

  • 49918 — Copper Harbor

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Grant Township - Copper Harbor (MI0001630) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grant Township - Copper Harbor water safe to drink?

Grant Township - Copper Harbor 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 Grant Township - Copper Harbor serve?

Grant Township - Copper Harbor serves approximately 200 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.

Where does Grant Township - Copper Harbor 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
114
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 2023-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 200
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 Grant Township - Copper Harbor safe to drink?
Grant Township - Copper Harbor earns a B safety grade with 2 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Grant Township - Copper Harbor's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 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 Grant Township - Copper Harbor serve?
Grant Township - Copper Harbor serves approximately 200 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Grant Township - Copper Harbor's water source?
Grant Township - Copper Harbor draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Grant Township - Copper Harbor's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00078 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Grant Township - Copper Harbor's service area?
The Grant Township - Copper Harbor service area has a median household income of $54,286. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Grant Township - Copper Harbor get its water?
Grant Township - Copper Harbor'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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