Water System Report MI

Dexter

EPA ID: MI0001810 ยท 4,500 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Dexter (MI0001810): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA monitoring data for Dexter shows an unblemished five-year compliance history - no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 4,500 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 64
Avg Safety Score
4,500
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$453K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Dexter Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$131,875
Median Household Income
16,849
Service Area Population
12%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
40%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Dexter serves a community with a median household income of $131,875 and an estimated 16,849 residents across its service area. Approximately 40% 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

Dexter'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

30 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
40 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 43% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Hancock
4,500 people
2 violations
Fremont
4,516 people
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Coopersville
4,519 people
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Wayland
4,435 people
4 violations
Negaunee
4,568 people
C 2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Dexter (EPA ID: MI0001810) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 4,500 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 48130 in Dexter.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (64/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 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

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 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 1 (High Risk)

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

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

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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 Dexter (MI0001810) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dexter water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Dexter 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 Dexter serve?

Dexter serves approximately 4,500 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.

Where does Dexter 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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Dexter safe to drink?
Dexter has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Dexter meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Dexter serve?
Dexter serves approximately 4,500 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Dexter's water source?
Dexter draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Dexter's service area?
The Dexter service area has a median household income of $131,875. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Dexter get its water?
Dexter'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Dexter Water Quality Report, MI. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0001810/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Dexter Water Quality Report, MI}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0001810/}
}

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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