Water System Report MI

Lake Orion, Village of

EPA ID: MI0003740 · 2,973 people served · 4 ZIP codes

EPA data: Lake Orion, Village of — zero violations, five years, 2,973 served.

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

2,973
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$330K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lake Orion, Village of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$108,667
Median Household Income
37,420
Service Area Population
10%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lake Orion, Village of serves a community with a median household income of $108,667 and an estimated 37,420 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Lake Orion, Village of'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Oakland 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

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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3,019 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $900
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,300

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.

System Overview

Lake Orion, Village of (EPA ID: MI0003740) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 2,973 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

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

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 3 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lake Orion, Village of (MI0003740) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Orion, Village of water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Lake Orion, Village of serve?

Lake Orion, Village of serves approximately 2,973 people across 4 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Lake Orion, Village of get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

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

33
Confirmed Lead
27
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
1,340
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,973
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

Should I use a water filter?
Lake Orion, Village of meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lake Orion, Village of serve?
Lake Orion, Village of serves approximately 2,973 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Lake Orion, Village of's water source?
Lake Orion, Village of draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lake Orion, Village of's service area?
The Lake Orion, Village of service area has a median household income of $108,667. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lake Orion, Village of get its water?
Lake Orion, Village of'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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