Water System Report MI

Martin

EPA ID: MI0004155 · 785 people served · 1 ZIP code

EPA monitoring data for Martin shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 785 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

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

785
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$201K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Martin Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$72,344
Median Household Income
2,192
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Martin serves a community with a median household income of $72,344 and an estimated 2,192 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% 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

Martin'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Allegan 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

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 71% of expected lifespan used End of life

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System Overview

Martin (EPA ID: MI0004155) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 785 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 49070 in Martin.

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 Martin (MI0004155) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Martin water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Martin serve?

Martin serves approximately 785 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.

Where does Martin 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
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
191
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 785
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?
Martin meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Martin serve?
Martin serves approximately 785 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Martin's water source?
Martin draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Martin's service area?
The Martin service area has a median household income of $72,344. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Martin get its water?
Martin'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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