Water System Report MI

Muskegon Company Eastside Water System

EPA ID: MI0004590 ยท 7,135 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Muskegon Company Eastside Water System (MI0004590): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Muskegon Company Eastside Water System has come through without a single EPA violation - a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 7,135 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

Data: EPA SDWIS

7,135
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0041 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$202K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Muskegon Company Eastside Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$77,477
Median Household Income
32,353
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Muskegon Company Eastside Water System serves a community with a median household income of $77,477 and an estimated 32,353 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Muskegon Company Eastside Water System'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
90th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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 Company Eastside Water System (EPA ID: MI0004590) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 7,135 people from surface water 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

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0041 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.

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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 Company Eastside Water System (MI0004590) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Muskegon Company Eastside Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Muskegon Company Eastside Water System 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 Muskegon Company Eastside Water System serve?

Muskegon Company Eastside Water System serves approximately 7,135 people across 2 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Muskegon Company Eastside Water System 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.

Samples collected
116

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Muskegon Company Eastside Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Muskegon Company Eastside Water System serve?
Muskegon Company Eastside Water System serves approximately 7,135 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Muskegon Company Eastside Water System's water source?
Muskegon Company Eastside Water System draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Muskegon Company Eastside Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0041 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Muskegon Company Eastside Water System's service area?
The Muskegon Company Eastside Water System service area has a median household income of $77,477. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Muskegon Company Eastside Water System get its water?
Muskegon Company Eastside Water System'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

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