Water System Report MI

Dorr-leighton

EPA ID: MI0001845 · 500 people served · 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Dorr-leighton (MI0001845): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Federal monitoring records show zero violations at Dorr-leighton for the reporting cycles they cover, at a utility serving approximately 500 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

500
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0012 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
Zone 3
County Radon Potential · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$272K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Dorr-leighton Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$97,230
Median Household Income
50,332
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
13%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
41%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Dorr-leighton have a median household income of $97,230 and about 50,332 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 41% 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

Dorr-leighton's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
37th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
57th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

35 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
35 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 50% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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System Overview

Dorr-leighton (EPA ID: MI0001845) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 500 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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
0.0012 mg/L No 2023-12-31

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

1 of 3 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2. 2 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Dorr-leighton (MI0001845) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dorr-leighton water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Dorr-leighton 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 Dorr-leighton serve?

Dorr-leighton serves approximately 500 people across 3 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Dorr-leighton get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Dorr-leighton; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Dorr-leighton serve? ▼
Dorr-leighton serves approximately 500 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Dorr-leighton's water source? ▼
Dorr-leighton draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Dorr-leighton's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0012 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Dorr-leighton? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Dorr-leighton have a median household income of $97,230 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Dorr-leighton get its water? ▼
Dorr-leighton's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.). Dorr-leighton Water Quality Report, MI. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0001845/
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