City of Ithaca
EPA ID: MI0003460 · 3,098 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for City of Ithaca (MI0003460): 2 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Federal data lists 2 violations as unresolved at City of Ithaca - roughly 3,098 residents in the service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Ithaca Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with City of Ithaca have a median household income of $73,234 and about 6,615 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 86% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 40% 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Ithaca'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
City of Ithaca, (EPA ID: MI0003460) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 3,098 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 13 resolved, 0 archived, 1 addressed, and 1 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 11, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 2, 2025 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 18, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| August 22, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 3, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Lead and Copper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Monitoring & Reporting | 7 | No |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 3 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
| Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0017 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
2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.
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 City of Ithaca (MI0003460) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Ithaca water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does City of Ithaca serve?
City of Ithaca serves approximately 3,098 people across 2 ZIP codes in Michigan.
Where does City of Ithaca get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Ithaca (MI): 15 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0003460/
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