Water System Report MI

Madison Township

EPA ID: MI0004006 · 3,480 people served · 1 ZIP code

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Madison Township kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 3,480 people served.

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

3,480
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$159K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$57,316
Median Household Income
41,041
Service Area Population
26%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Madison Township serves a community with a median household income of $57,316 and an estimated 41,041 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Madison 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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Lenawee 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

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Michigan

City of Essexville
3,478 people
C 1 violation
City of Durand
3,446 people
C 0 violations
Cedar Springs
3,520 people
B 11 violations
Bloomfield Hills
3,540 people
B 2 violations
Oxford, Village of
3,540 people
B 5 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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

Madison Township (EPA ID: MI0004006) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 3,480 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 49221 in Adrian.

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: 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 Madison Township (MI0004006) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madison Township water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Madison Township serve?

Madison Township serves approximately 3,480 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.

Where does Madison 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
1,258
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: 3,480
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?
Madison Township meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Madison Township serve?
Madison Township serves approximately 3,480 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Madison Township's water source?
Madison Township draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Madison Township's service area?
The Madison Township service area has a median household income of $57,316. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Madison Township get its water?
Madison 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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