Historical Compliance Records MI

Frenchtown Township

EPA ID: MI0002500 ยท 21,609 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Frenchtown Township (MI0002500): 48 EPA violations in the last five years. Over the past five years, Frenchtown Township recorded 48 violations, all subsequently resolved through the EPA enforcement process - the supplier currently operates in good standing, with no active actions on file for its 21,609 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

21,609
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
48
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0019 mg/L
Max Lead Level
27
Contaminants Flagged
$217K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$70,923
Median Household Income
52,220
Service Area Population
16%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Frenchtown Township serves a community with a median household income of $70,923 and an estimated 52,220 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Frenchtown 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 72% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Frenchtown Township compares to EPA limits

PFOA 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Chlorodibromomethane 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Bromate 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L
Monochloroacetic Acid 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L

What This Means For You

PFOA at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Chlorodibromomethane at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Bromate at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.

Monochloroacetic Acid at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.008 ppt, PFOS: 0.016 ppt, PFNA: 0.006 ppt, PFHxS: 0.051 ppt, PFBS: 0.42 ppt, HFPO-DA: 0.37 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Chlorodibromomethane was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Mount Pleasant
21,688 people
2 violations
Auburn Hills
21,412 people
B 2 violations
0 violations
Blackman Township
21,222 people
0 violations
Ferndale
22,105 people
B 2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $333
Total Estimated Cost $1,933

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,933 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

Frenchtown Township (EPA ID: MI0002500) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 21,609 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 48 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 48 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
April 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Chlorite Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 PFOA Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 PFNA Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Monochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Dichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Bromodichloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Dibromochloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Bromoform Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Chlorodibromomethane Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Trichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Monobromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Dibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Bromochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Bromodichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Tribromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 HAA6Br Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 HAA9 Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
PFOA PFAS 2 No
PFNA PFAS 2 No
Monochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Dichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Bromodichloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Dibromochloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Bromoform Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Chlorodibromomethane Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Trichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Monobromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Dibromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Bromochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Bromodichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Tribromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0019 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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 the full compliance record for Frenchtown Township (MI0002500) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frenchtown Township water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Frenchtown Township; its 48 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Frenchtown Township serve?

Frenchtown Township serves approximately 21,609 people across 3 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Frenchtown Township get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
116
Detections
1
Latest sample
9/21/2023
Highest analyte
PFBA: 9.8 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 9.8 ppt โ€” โ€”

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Frenchtown Township's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Chlorodibromomethane, Bromate. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants 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 Frenchtown Township serve?
Frenchtown Township serves approximately 21,609 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Frenchtown Township's water source?
Frenchtown Township draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Frenchtown Township's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0019 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Frenchtown Township's service area?
The Frenchtown Township service area has a median household income of $70,923. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Frenchtown Township get its water?
Frenchtown 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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Frenchtown Township (MI): 48 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0002500/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Frenchtown Township (EPA ID: MI0002500) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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