Water System Report MI

Fonda Lake Water Authority

EPA ID: MI0002347 ยท 1,705 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Fonda Lake Water Authority (MI0002347): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. With no violations in its EPA file, Fonda Lake Water Authority serves 1,705 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,705
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
0
Contaminants Flagged
$356K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Fonda Lake Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$109,606
Median Household Income
27,817
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
5%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Fonda Lake Water Authority have a median household income of $109,606 and about 27,817 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 53% 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

Fonda Lake Water Authority'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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

Fonda Lake Water Authority (EPA ID: MI0002347) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 1,705 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 48116 in Brighton.

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
0.002 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.

Need help with your water quality?

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

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 Fonda Lake Water Authority (MI0002347) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fonda Lake Water Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Fonda Lake Water Authority 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 Fonda Lake Water Authority serve?

Fonda Lake Water Authority serves approximately 1,705 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.

Where does Fonda Lake Water Authority 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 Fonda Lake Water Authority; 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 Fonda Lake Water Authority serve? ▼
Fonda Lake Water Authority serves approximately 1,705 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Fonda Lake Water Authority's water source? ▼
Fonda Lake Water Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Fonda Lake Water Authority's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.002 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 Fonda Lake Water Authority? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Fonda Lake Water Authority have a median household income of $109,606 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Fonda Lake Water Authority get its water? ▼
Fonda Lake Water Authority'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.). Fonda Lake Water Authority Water Quality Report, MI. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0002347/
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