Merrill, Village of
EPA ID: MI0004276 · 695 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Merrill, Village of (MI0004276): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring - Merrill, Village of 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 695 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Merrill, Village of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Merrill, Village of serves a community with a median household income of $63,900 and an estimated 3,068 residents across its service area. Approximately 82% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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?
Merrill, Village of'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Merrill, Village of (EPA ID: MI0004276) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 695 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 48637 in Merrill.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mg/L | No | N/A |
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
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 48637 - Merrill
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Merrill, Village of (MI0004276) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Merrill, Village of water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Merrill, Village of 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 Merrill, Village of serve?
Merrill, Village of serves approximately 695 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.
Where does Merrill, Village of get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Merrill, Village of Water Quality Report, MI. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0004276/
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