Pentland Township
EPA ID: MI0005240 · 450 people served · 1 ZIP code
With a five-year violation-free history, Pentland Township delivers safe water to 450 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Pentland Township Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Pentland Township serves a community with a median household income of $53,651 and an estimated 5,231 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Pentland 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.
About 1% of homes in Luce County, Michigan rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Pentland Township (EPA ID: MI0005240) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 450 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 49868 in Newberry.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
- 49868 — Newberry
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Pentland Township (MI0005240) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pentland Township water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Pentland Township has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Pentland Township serve?
Pentland Township serves approximately 450 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.
Where does Pentland Township get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.