Georgetown Township
EPA ID: MI0002620 · 41,086 people served · 8 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Georgetown Township (MI0002620): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Georgetown Township - a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 41,086 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Georgetown Township Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade A
Service Area Demographics
The Georgetown Township serves a community with a median household income of $94,895 and an estimated 211,053 residents across its service area. Approximately 45% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Georgetown 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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 65th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Michigan
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Georgetown Township (EPA ID: MI0002620) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 41,086 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 8 ZIP codes across 8 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (100/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 3 of 8 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.
Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.
Violation History
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 | 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.
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 FilterFree 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.
- 49315 - Byron Center
- 49401 - Allendale
- 49418 - Grandville
- 49426 - Hudsonville
- 49428 - Jenison
- 49435 - Marne
- 49464 - Zeeland
- 49534 - Grand Rapids
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Georgetown Township (MI0002620) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Georgetown Township water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Georgetown Township 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 Georgetown Township serve?
Georgetown Township serves approximately 41,086 people across 8 ZIP codes in Michigan.
Where does Georgetown Township get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Georgetown Township, MI: Serves 41K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0002620/
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