Water System Report MI

City of Farmington

EPA ID: MI0002230 · 11,597 people served · 6 ZIP codes

Across every monitored period in the past five years, City of Farmington reported no EPA violations for its service population of 11,597.

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

B · 81
Avg Safety Score
11,597
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0015 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$347K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$97,648
Median Household Income
92,469
Service Area Population
17%
Disadvantaged Population
35th
Poverty Percentile
37th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Farmington serves a community with a median household income of $97,648 and an estimated 92,469 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Farmington's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
18th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
48th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Oakland 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

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,100
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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 Farmington, (EPA ID: MI0002230) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 11,597 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Average Home Safety Score: B (81/100)

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

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
48331 0.0015 mg/L No N/A
48332 0.0015 mg/L No N/A
48333 0.0015 mg/L No N/A
48335 0.0015 mg/L No N/A

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Farmington (MI0002230) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Farmington water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Farmington serve?

City of Farmington serves approximately 11,597 people across 6 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does City of Farmington get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
20
Galvanized — Replacement Required
31
Unknown Material
3,368
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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 11,597
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 Farmington safe to drink?
City of Farmington 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 Farmington 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 Farmington serve?
City of Farmington serves approximately 11,597 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is City of Farmington's water source?
City of Farmington draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Farmington's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0015 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Farmington's service area?
The City of Farmington service area has a median household income of $97,648. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Farmington get its water?
City of Farmington's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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