Water System Report MI

Breitung Twp.-east Kingsford

EPA ID: MI0001980 · 1,200 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Water monitoring for Breitung Twp.-east Kingsford: clean, five years, 1,200 residents.

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

1,200
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$138K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Breitung Twp.-east Kingsford Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$61,075
Median Household Income
18,350
Service Area Population
14%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
77%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Breitung Twp.-east Kingsford serves a community with a median household income of $61,075 and an estimated 18,350 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% 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

Breitung Twp.-east Kingsford'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Dickinson 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

56 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 80% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,000

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

Breitung Twp.-east Kingsford (EPA ID: MI0001980) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 1,200 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

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.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Breitung Twp.-east Kingsford (MI0001980) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Breitung Twp.-east Kingsford water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Breitung Twp.-east Kingsford has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Breitung Twp.-east Kingsford serve?

Breitung Twp.-east Kingsford serves approximately 1,200 people across 4 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Breitung Twp.-east Kingsford 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:

203
Confirmed Lead
164
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
175
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,200
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

Should I use a water filter?
Breitung Twp.-east Kingsford meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Breitung Twp.-east Kingsford serve?
Breitung Twp.-east Kingsford serves approximately 1,200 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Breitung Twp.-east Kingsford's water source?
Breitung Twp.-east Kingsford draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Breitung Twp.-east Kingsford's service area?
The Breitung Twp.-east Kingsford service area has a median household income of $61,075. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Breitung Twp.-east Kingsford get its water?
Breitung Twp.-east Kingsford'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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