James Township
EPA ID: MI0003475 · 2,023 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for James Township (MI0003475): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, James Township has logged zero violations - no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 2,023 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for James Township Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The James Township serves a community with a median household income of $78,800 and an estimated 12,206 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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?
James 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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.
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
James Township (EPA ID: MI0003475) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 2,023 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 48609 in Saginaw.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0012 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.
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.
- 48609 - Saginaw
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for James Township (MI0003475) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is James Township water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for James 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 James Township serve?
James Township serves approximately 2,023 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.
Where does James Township get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). James Township Water Quality Report, MI. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0003475/
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