Manistique
EPA ID: MI0004040 · 3,197 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Manistique (MI0004040): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, the SDWIS file for Manistique lists no EPA violations for this supplier, whose service area covers 3,197 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Manistique Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Manistique have a median household income of $57,212 and about 6,148 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 33% 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.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Manistique's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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System Overview
Manistique (EPA ID: MI0004040) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 3,197 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 49854 in Manistique.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0013 mg/L | No | 2023-12-31 |
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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.
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.
- 49854 - Manistique
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Manistique (MI0004040) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Manistique water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Manistique 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 Manistique serve?
Manistique serves approximately 3,197 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.
Where does Manistique get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Manistique Water Quality Report, MI. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0004040/
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