Ogemaw Township
EPA ID: MI0004935 · 125 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Ogemaw Township (MI0004935): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Five years tracked: Ogemaw Township had 1 violation, all cleared, 125 served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Ogemaw Township Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Ogemaw Township serves a community with a median household income of $43,417 and an estimated 3,872 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 70% 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?
Ogemaw Township's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Ogemaw Township compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
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System Overview
Ogemaw Township (EPA ID: MI0004935) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 125 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 48656 in Saint Helen.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2026 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.004 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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.
- 48656 - Saint Helen
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Ogemaw Township (MI0004935) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ogemaw Township water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Ogemaw 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 Ogemaw Township serve?
Ogemaw Township serves approximately 125 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.
Where does Ogemaw Township get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Ogemaw Township (MI): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0004935/
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What You Can Do
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