Water System Report MI

Frankenmuth Township

EPA ID: MI0002425 · 1,389 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Across every monitored period in the past five years, Frankenmuth Township reported no EPA violations for its service population of 1,389.

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

1,389
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$89,217
Median Household Income
7,642
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Frankenmuth Township serves a community with a median household income of $89,217 and an estimated 7,642 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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?

Surface Water

Frankenmuth Township'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
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Saginaw County, Michigan rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 71% 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
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Frankenmuth Township (EPA ID: MI0002425) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 1,389 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Frankenmuth Township (MI0002425) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frankenmuth Township water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Frankenmuth Township serve?

Frankenmuth Township serves approximately 1,389 people across 2 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Frankenmuth Township get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
0
Unknown Material
493
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
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,389
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?
Frankenmuth Township meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Frankenmuth Township serve?
Frankenmuth Township serves approximately 1,389 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Frankenmuth Township's water source?
Frankenmuth Township draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Frankenmuth Township's service area?
The Frankenmuth Township service area has a median household income of $89,217. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Frankenmuth Township get its water?
Frankenmuth Township'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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