Manchester
EPA ID: MI0004020 · 2,150 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Manchester (MI0004020): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Zero violations are listed in EPA monitoring data for Manchester; a count of records like this is not a water-quality test for the 2,150 residents it serves.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Manchester Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Manchester have a median household income of $97,692 and about 7,688 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Manchester'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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System Overview
Manchester (EPA ID: MI0004020) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 2,150 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 48158 in Manchester.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0049 mg/L | No | 2023-06-30 |
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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.
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.
- 48158 - Manchester
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Manchester (MI0004020) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Manchester water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Manchester 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 Manchester serve?
Manchester serves approximately 2,150 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.
Where does Manchester get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Manchester Water Quality Report, MI. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0004020/
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