Negaunee Township
EPA ID: MI0004655 · 961 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Negaunee Township (MI0004655): 1 violation on record since 2021. Negaunee Township's EPA record lists 1 historical violation, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 961 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Negaunee Township Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Negaunee Township have a median household income of $73,429 and about 20,381 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 80% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Negaunee Township'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Negaunee Township (EPA ID: MI0004655) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 961 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.006 mg/L | No | 2023-12-31 |
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 available EPA compliance records for Negaunee Township (MI0004655) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Negaunee Township water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Negaunee Township; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Negaunee Township serve?
Negaunee Township serves approximately 961 people across 2 ZIP codes in Michigan.
Where does Negaunee Township get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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