New Buffalo Township
EPA ID: MI0004685 · 2,845 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for New Buffalo Township (MI0004685): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. No violations appear in the federal EPA file for New Buffalo Township, which supplies 2,845 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for New Buffalo Township Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with New Buffalo Township have a median household income of $89,634 and about 4,127 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
New Buffalo Township'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Michigan
System Overview
New Buffalo Township (EPA ID: MI0004685) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 2,845 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.002 mg/L | No | 2022-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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 New Buffalo Township (MI0004685) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New Buffalo Township water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for New Buffalo Township 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 New Buffalo Township serve?
New Buffalo Township serves approximately 2,845 people across 2 ZIP codes in Michigan.
Where does New Buffalo Township get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). New Buffalo Township Water Quality Report, MI. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0004685/
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