Water System Report MI

Lansing Township

EPA ID: MI0003770 ยท 5,500 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lansing Township (MI0003770): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. 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

5,500
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$211K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$73,259
Median Household Income
76,098
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
37th
Poverty Percentile
43th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lansing Township serves a community with a median household income of $73,259 and an estimated 76,098 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง 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
67th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 67th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

56 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Michigan

City of Cheboygan
5,500 people
8 violations
Kingsford
5,480 people
1 violation
Chelsea
5,474 people
C 0 violations
0 violations
City of St. Clair
5,464 people
A 5 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $1,700

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 3 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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.

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?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Lansing 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 Lansing Township serve?

Lansing Township serves approximately 5,500 people across 3 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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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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 3 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 $73,259. 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lansing Township Water Quality Report, MI. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0003770/
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