Historical Compliance Records MI

Lyons

EPA ID: MI0003967 ยท 789 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Lyons (MI0003967): 36 violations on record since 2021. Over the period covered by EPA data, Lyons recorded 36 violations, each listed as resolved; the utility serves 789 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

789
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
36
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
35
Contaminants Flagged
$163K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lyons Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$64,271
Median Household Income
5,076
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
31%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
73%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Lyons have a median household income of $64,271 and about 5,076 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 73% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 31% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Lyons'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

52 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $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.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $15,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Lyons (EPA ID: MI0003967) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 789 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 36 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 36 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Nitrate Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Combined Uranium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 CYANIDE Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Xylenes, Total Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 DICHLOROMETHANE Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 o-Dichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 p-Dichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Vinyl chloride Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 1,1-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 1,2-Dichloroethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 1,1,1-Trichloroethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Carbon tetrachloride Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 1,2-Dichloropropane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Trichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 1,1,2-Trichloroethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Tetrachloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 2 No
Barium Inorganic 1 No
Cadmium Inorganic 1 No
Chromium Inorganic 1 No
Fluoride Inorganic 1 No
CYANIDE Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Nitrite Inorganic 1 No
Nickel Other Violation 1 No
Nitrate Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
CYANIDE Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Mercury Inorganic 1 No
Beryllium, Total Other Violation 1 No
Thallium, Total Other Violation 1 No
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene 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
Below the reporting limit No 2024-12-31

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

3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.

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 Lyons (MI0003967) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lyons water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Lyons; its 36 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Lyons serve?

Lyons serves approximately 789 people across 3 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Lyons get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 36 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Lyons serve? ▼
Lyons serves approximately 789 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Lyons's water source? ▼
Lyons draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lyons's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Lyons? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Lyons have a median household income of $64,271 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 31% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lyons get its water? ▼
Lyons'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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lyons (MI): 36 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0003967/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Lyons (MI): 36 EPA Violations}},
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Lyons (EPA ID: MI0003967) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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