Maple Ridge Township
EPA ID: MI0004063 · 250 people served · 3 ZIP codes
Despite the 2 historical violations in its record, Maple Ridge Township has cleared every one and now meets EPA standards serving 250 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Maple Ridge Township Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Maple Ridge Township serves a community with a median household income of $58,377 and an estimated 1,236 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Maple Ridge 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.
About 1% of homes in Marquette 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
Detected Contaminants
How Maple Ridge Township compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
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System Overview
MAPLE RIDGE TOWNSHIP (EPA ID: MI0004063) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 250 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: B (77/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2024 | Combined Radium | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined Radium | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49880 | 0.0012 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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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 Maple Ridge Township (MI0004063) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maple Ridge Township water safe to drink?
Maple Ridge Township has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does Maple Ridge Township serve?
Maple Ridge Township serves approximately 250 people across 3 ZIP codes in Michigan.
Where does Maple Ridge Township 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:
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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Contact your utility
Maple Ridge Township (EPA ID: MI0004063) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.