Water System Report MI

Lansing Township

EPA ID: MI0003770 · 5,500 people served · 25 ZIP codes

In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Lansing Township has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 5,500 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

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

5,500
People Served
25
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 4 (2024) to 1 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lansing Township Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$53,977
Median Household Income
179,368
Service Area Population
28%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
41th
Energy Burden Percentile
79%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lansing Township serves a community with a median household income of $53,977 and an estimated 179,368 residents across its service area. Approximately 79% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Lansing Township'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
69th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Clinton County, Michigan rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 69th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Michigan

City of Cheboygan
5,500 people
B 7 violations
Kingsford
5,480 people
B 1 violation
Chelsea
5,474 people
C 7 violations
C 0 violations
City of Walled Lake
5,452 people
B 1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $408
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $12
Total Estimated Cost $820

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

Lansing Township (EPA ID: MI0003770) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 5,500 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 25 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 22 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 Lansing Township (MI0003770) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lansing Township water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Lansing Township serve?

Lansing Township serves approximately 5,500 people across 25 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Lansing Township get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
58

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
2,244
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 5,500
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?
Lansing Township meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lansing Township serve?
Lansing Township serves approximately 5,500 people with drinking water across 25 ZIP codes.
What is Lansing Township's water source?
Lansing Township draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lansing Township's service area?
The Lansing Township service area has a median household income of $53,977. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lansing Township get its water?
Lansing Township'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.
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