Water System Report MI

City of Manton

EPA ID: MI0004050 · 1,287 people served · 1 ZIP code

Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — City of Manton has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 1,287 residents.

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

1,287
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$144K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Manton Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$55,513
Median Household Income
6,132
Service Area Population
75%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Manton serves a community with a median household income of $55,513 and an estimated 6,132 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 75% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. 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?

Groundwater

City of Manton'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
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Wexford County, Michigan rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

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

Comparable Water Systems

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City of Frankfort
1,286 people
A 1 violation
Bellevue, Village of
1,282 people
B 1 violation
Litchfield
1,310 people
D 0 violations
Brooklyn
1,313 people
D 7 violations
Edwardsburg
1,260 people
C 5 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

City of Manton, (EPA ID: MI0004050) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 1,287 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 49663 in Manton.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Manton (MI0004050) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Manton water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Manton serve?

City of Manton serves approximately 1,287 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.

Where does City of Manton get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
102
Galvanized — Replacement Required
247
Unknown Material
189
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 1,287
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?
City of Manton meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Manton serve?
City of Manton serves approximately 1,287 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Manton's water source?
City of Manton draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Manton's service area?
The City of Manton service area has a median household income of $55,513. EPA EJScreen data classifies 75% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Manton get its water?
City of Manton'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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