Water System Report MI

Mcmillan Township

EPA ID: MI0002200 · 391 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Water monitoring for Mcmillan Township: clean, five years, 391 residents.

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

B · 77
Avg Safety Score
391
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$116K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mcmillan Township Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$51,209
Median Household Income
1,494
Service Area Population
67%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
73%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mcmillan Township serves a community with a median household income of $51,209 and an estimated 1,494 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 67% 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

Mcmillan Township'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Ontonagon 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

65 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
1 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 98% of expected lifespan used End of life

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System Overview

MCMILLAN TOWNSHIP (EPA ID: MI0002200) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 391 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (77/100)

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 3 (Low Risk)

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mcmillan Township (MI0002200) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mcmillan Township water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Mcmillan Township serve?

Mcmillan Township serves approximately 391 people across 2 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Mcmillan Township 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
28
Unknown Material
129
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
Population served: 391
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 Mcmillan Township safe to drink?
Mcmillan Township 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?
Mcmillan Township meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Mcmillan Township serve?
Mcmillan Township serves approximately 391 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Mcmillan Township's water source?
Mcmillan Township draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Mcmillan Township's service area?
The Mcmillan Township service area has a median household income of $51,209. EPA EJScreen data classifies 67% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Mcmillan Township get its water?
Mcmillan Township'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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