Water System Report MI

City of Perry

EPA ID: MI0005280 · 2,065 people served · 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for City of Perry (MI0005280): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. EPA monitoring records reviewed for City of Perry list no violations. That describes the federal file only, not a test of the water at any tap, for a utility that reports serving approximately 2,065 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,065
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.003 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$174K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Perry Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$80,377
Median Household Income
9,909
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
24%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with City of Perry have a median household income of $80,377 and about 9,909 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Perry'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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2,075 people
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System Overview

City of Perry, (EPA ID: MI0005280) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 2,065 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.003 mg/L No 2024-12-31

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

Radon Risk in Service Area

2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.

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 City of Perry (MI0005280) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Perry water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Perry 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 City of Perry serve?

City of Perry serves approximately 2,065 people across 2 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does City of Perry get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for City of Perry; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does City of Perry serve? ▼
City of Perry serves approximately 2,065 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is City of Perry's water source? ▼
City of Perry draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Perry's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.003 mg/L (sample period ending 2024-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with City of Perry? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to City of Perry have a median household income of $80,377 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Perry get its water? ▼
City of Perry'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Perry Water Quality Report, MI. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0005280/
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