Niles Township
EPA ID: MI0004750 · 2,270 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Niles Township (MI0004750): 2 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. In EPA records, Niles Township has 2 violations listed as unresolved, with the utility supplying water to approximately 2,270 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Niles Township Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Niles Township have a median household income of $61,940 and about 36,652 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 75% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Niles 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 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
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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
Niles Township (EPA ID: MI0004750) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 2,270 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 49120 in Niles.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 27 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 9, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | CYANIDE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Xylenes, Total | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | DICHLOROMETHANE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | o-Dichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | p-Dichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Vinyl chloride | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | 1,2-Dichloroethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Carbon tetrachloride | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | 1,2-Dichloropropane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | Yes |
| CYANIDE | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Nitrite | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Xylenes, Total | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| DICHLOROMETHANE | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| o-Dichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| p-Dichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Vinyl chloride | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0016 mg/L | No | 2024-12-31 |
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.
- 49120 - Niles
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Niles Township (MI0004750) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Niles Township water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Niles Township serve?
Niles Township serves approximately 2,270 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.
Where does Niles Township get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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