Stambaugh Township-indian Lake
EPA ID: MI0003350 · 290 people served · 1 ZIP code
Over five tracked years, Stambaugh Township-indian Lake has stayed completely violation-free for its 290 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Stambaugh Township-indian Lake Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Stambaugh Township-indian Lake serves a community with a median household income of $41,786 and an estimated 520 residents across its service area. Approximately 92% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 60% 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?
Stambaugh Township-indian Lake'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.
About 0% of homes in Iron 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
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Stambaugh Township-indian Lake (EPA ID: MI0003350) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 290 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 49915 in Caspian.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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ZIP Codes Served
- 49915 — Caspian
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Stambaugh Township-indian Lake (MI0003350) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stambaugh Township-indian Lake water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Stambaugh Township-indian Lake has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Stambaugh Township-indian Lake serve?
Stambaugh Township-indian Lake serves approximately 290 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.
Where does Stambaugh Township-indian Lake 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:
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.
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.