Water System Report MI

Gagetown, Village of

EPA ID: MI0002520 · 388 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Gagetown, Village of stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 388 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

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

388
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$120K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Gagetown, Village of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$63,519
Median Household Income
6,680
Service Area Population
38%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
73%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Gagetown, Village of serves a community with a median household income of $63,519 and an estimated 6,680 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 38% 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?

Groundwater

Gagetown, Village of'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Tuscola 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

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 79% 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
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

Gagetown, Village of (EPA ID: MI0002520) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 388 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Gagetown, Village of (MI0002520) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gagetown, Village of water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Gagetown, Village of serve?

Gagetown, Village of serves approximately 388 people across 2 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Gagetown, Village of 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:

18
Confirmed Lead
22
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
131
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 388
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?
Gagetown, Village of meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Gagetown, Village of serve?
Gagetown, Village of serves approximately 388 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Gagetown, Village of's water source?
Gagetown, Village of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Gagetown, Village of's service area?
The Gagetown, Village of service area has a median household income of $63,519. EPA EJScreen data classifies 38% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Gagetown, Village of get its water?
Gagetown, Village of'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.
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