Monitoring Violations MI

City of Frankfort

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EPA ID: MI0002430 · 1,286 people served · 1 ZIP code

Looking at the EPA enforcement file for City of Frankfort, 1 violation appear in the five-year dataset, but none remain open — the utility has addressed each finding and is in current compliance, with no pending enforcement affecting the 1,286 people in its service area.

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

A · 87

Avg Safety Score

1,286

People Served

ZIP Code Served

Violations (5yr)

Groundwater

Water Source

Zone 3

Radon Risk · Low

Contaminants Flagged

$332K

Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$71,875

Median Household Income

3,367

Service Area Population

Disadvantaged Population

50th

Poverty Percentile

90th

Energy Burden Percentile

63%

Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Frankfort serves a community with a median household income of $71,875 and an estimated 3,367 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% 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

City of Frankfort'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

0th

Wastewater Discharge Proximity

30th

Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Benzie 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

53 yr

Avg Pipe Age

Copper

Pipe Material

17 yr

Est. Remaining Life

Stable

Decay Status

Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Frankfort compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Michigan

City of Manton

1,287 people

0 violations

Bellevue, Village of

1,282 people

B 1 violation

Litchfield

1,310 people

D 0 violations

Edwardsburg

1,260 people

C 5 violations

Brooklyn

1,313 people

D 7 violations

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years

$2,500

10 years

$5,000

20 years

$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

City of Frankfort, (EPA ID: MI0002430) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 1,286 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 49635 in Frankfort.

Average Home Safety Score: A (87/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

1 monitoring/reporting violation recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant	Category	Violations	Health-Based
Total Coliform	Microbiological	1	No

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)

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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.

49635 — Frankfort

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Frankfort (MI0002430) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Frankfort water safe to drink?

City of Frankfort has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does City of Frankfort serve?

City of Frankfort serves approximately 1,286 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.

Where does City of Frankfort 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:

273

Confirmed Lead

Galvanized — Replacement Required

Unknown Material

607

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

Population served: 1,286

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.

Learn about lead in drinking water →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from City of Frankfort safe to drink? ▼

City of Frankfort earns a A safety grade with 1 violation in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.

What contaminants are in City of Frankfort's water? ▼

Detected contaminants include Total Coliform. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.

Should I use a water filter? ▼

Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.

How many people does City of Frankfort serve? ▼

City of Frankfort serves approximately 1,286 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.

What is City of Frankfort's water source? ▼

City of Frankfort draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.

What is the demographic profile of City of Frankfort's service area? ▼

The City of Frankfort service area has a median household income of $71,875. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.

Where does City of Frankfort get its water? ▼

What You Can Do

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Contact your utility

City of Frankfort (EPA ID: MI0002430) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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