Water System Report MI

City of Davison

EPA ID: MI0001720 · 5,000 people served · 1 ZIP code

Across every monitored period in the past five years, City of Davison reported no EPA violations for its service population of 5,000.

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

B · 70
Avg Safety Score
5,000
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$209K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Davison Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$64,096
Median Household Income
33,508
Service Area Population
53%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Davison serves a community with a median household income of $64,096 and an estimated 33,508 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 53% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Davison'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Genesee 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

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Michigan

A 3 violations
City of Caro
5,029 people
A 5 violations
City of Frankenmuth
4,944 people
A 0 violations
City of Utica
5,059 people
A 3 violations
D 0 violations

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

City of Davison, (EPA ID: MI0001720) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 5,000 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 48423 in Davison.

Average Home Safety Score: B (70/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

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.

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.

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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 City of Davison (MI0001720) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Davison water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Davison serve?

City of Davison serves approximately 5,000 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.

Where does City of Davison get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
1,738
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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 5,000
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 City of Davison safe to drink?
City of Davison earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
City of Davison meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Davison serve?
City of Davison serves approximately 5,000 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Davison's water source?
City of Davison draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Davison's service area?
The City of Davison service area has a median household income of $64,096. EPA EJScreen data classifies 53% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Davison get its water?
City of Davison'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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