Perrinton, Village of
EPA ID: MI0005270 · 439 people served · 3 ZIP codes
Over the past five years, Perrinton, Village of recorded 1 violation, all subsequently resolved through the EPA enforcement process — the supplier currently operates in good standing, with no active actions on file for its 439 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Perrinton, Village of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Perrinton, Village of serves a community with a median household income of $82,500 and an estimated 3,235 residents across its service area. Approximately 83% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 40% 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?
Perrinton, Village of'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 Gratiot County, Michigan rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Perrinton, Village of compares to EPA limits
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System Overview
PERRINTON, VILLAGE OF (EPA ID: MI0005270) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 439 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: B (83/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Beta | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48871 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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ZIP Codes Served
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Perrinton, Village of (MI0005270) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Perrinton, Village of water safe to drink?
Perrinton, Village of has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does Perrinton, Village of serve?
Perrinton, Village of serves approximately 439 people across 3 ZIP codes in Michigan.
Where does Perrinton, Village of 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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