Water System Report MI

Huron Twp

EPA ID: MI0003320 · 15,879 people served · 5 ZIP codes

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Huron Twp recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 15,879 people.

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

A · 95
Avg Safety Score
15,879
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00089 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$253K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2022) to 1 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Huron Twp Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$76,600
Median Household Income
120,250
Service Area Population
51%
Disadvantaged Population
56th
Poverty Percentile
66th
Energy Burden Percentile
52%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Huron Twp serves a community with a median household income of $76,600 and an estimated 120,250 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 51% 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?

Surface Water

Huron Twp'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
38th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
46th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Wayne 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

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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15,828 people
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15,948 people
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City of Mount Clemens
16,314 people
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City of Owosso
16,353 people
C 5 violations
Hazel Park
16,400 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $120
Radon Mitigation $80
Total Estimated Cost $1,400

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

Huron Twp (EPA ID: MI0003320) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 15,879 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: A (95/100)

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

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
48164 0.00089 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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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 Huron Twp (MI0003320) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Huron Twp water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Huron Twp serve?

Huron Twp serves approximately 15,879 people across 5 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Huron Twp 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.

Samples collected
116

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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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
5,053
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 15,879
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

Is water from Huron Twp safe to drink?
Huron Twp earns a A safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Huron Twp meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Huron Twp serve?
Huron Twp serves approximately 15,879 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Huron Twp's water source?
Huron Twp draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Huron Twp's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00089 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Huron Twp's service area?
The Huron Twp service area has a median household income of $76,600. EPA EJScreen data classifies 51% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Huron Twp get its water?
Huron Twp'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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