Muskegon Heights
EPA ID: MI0004580 · 9,917 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Muskegon Heights (MI0004580): 16 EPA violations in the last five years. Past issues aside, Muskegon Heights cleared all 16 violations and is compliant today, supplying 9,917 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Muskegon Heights Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade A
Service Area Demographics
The Muskegon Heights serves a community with a median household income of $52,143 and an estimated 107,343 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 43% 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?
Muskegon Heights's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Muskegon Heights compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
E. coli at 5 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Chlorite at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 1 mg/L. Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children. Consider ferrous sulfate reduction filtration.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Muskegon Heights (EPA ID: MI0004580) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 9,917 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 1 community.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (94/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 3 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.
Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 14 resolved, 2 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 16, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2026 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| November 1, 2024 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 20, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 15, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 13, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Chlorite | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 1, 2022 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 1, 2022 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 1, 2022 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2022 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Chlorite | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. coli | Microbiological | 5 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0028 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)
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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 the full compliance record for Muskegon Heights (MI0004580) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Muskegon Heights water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Muskegon Heights; its 16 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Muskegon Heights serve?
Muskegon Heights serves approximately 9,917 people across 3 ZIP codes in Michigan.
Where does Muskegon Heights get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Muskegon Heights (MI): 16 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0004580/
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