Water System Report MI

City of Memphis

EPA ID: MI0004230 · 1,084 people served · 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for City of Memphis (MI0004230): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. EPA data: City of Memphis - zero violation entries, 1,084 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,084
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
County Radon Potential · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$273K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$81,681
Median Household Income
13,658
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
26%
Disadvantaged Population
45th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with City of Memphis have a median household income of $81,681 and about 13,658 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?

Groundwater

City of Memphis'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
45th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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System Overview

City of Memphis, (EPA ID: MI0004230) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 1,084 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.

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

2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for City of Memphis (MI0004230) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Memphis water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Memphis 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 City of Memphis serve?

City of Memphis serves approximately 1,084 people across 2 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does City of Memphis get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for City of Memphis; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does City of Memphis serve? ▼
City of Memphis serves approximately 1,084 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is City of Memphis's water source? ▼
City of Memphis draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with City of Memphis? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to City of Memphis have a median household income of $81,681 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Memphis get its water? ▼
City of Memphis'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Memphis Water Quality Report, MI. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0004230/
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