Historical Compliance Records MI

Grass Lake

EPA ID: MI0002830 ยท 1,986 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Grass Lake (MI0002830): 3 violations on record since 2021. 3 violations on file at Grass Lake, none open; 1,986 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,986
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
3
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.012 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
3
Contaminants Flagged
$272K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Grass Lake Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$95,307
Median Household Income
9,206
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
45%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Grass Lake have a median household income of $95,307 and about 9,206 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 45% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Grass Lake's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Oak Pointe
2,000 people
1 violation
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2,000 people
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Caseville Township
2,005 people
1 violation
Shelby
1,964 people
0 violations
Lake Odessa
2,018 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Grass Lake (EPA ID: MI0002830) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 1,986 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 49240 in Grass Lake.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 3 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 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
January 1, 2023 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
September 11, 2022 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
TTHM Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.012 mg/L No 2023-12-31

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

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Grass Lake (MI0002830) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grass Lake water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Grass Lake; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Grass Lake serve?

Grass Lake serves approximately 1,986 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.

Where does Grass Lake get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 3 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Grass Lake serve? ▼
Grass Lake serves approximately 1,986 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Grass Lake's water source? ▼
Grass Lake draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Grass Lake's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.012 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Grass Lake? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Grass Lake have a median household income of $95,307 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 45% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Grass Lake get its water? ▼
Grass Lake's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Grass Lake (MI): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0002830/
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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

Grass Lake (EPA ID: MI0002830) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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