Pleasant Ridge
EPA ID: MI0005390 · 2,872 people served · 6 ZIP codes
Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Pleasant Ridge — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 2,872 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Pleasant Ridge Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Pleasant Ridge serves a community with a median household income of $86,426 and an estimated 111,402 residents across its service area. Approximately 91% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Pleasant Ridge's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 1% of homes in Oakland 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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Michigan
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
Pleasant Ridge (EPA ID: MI0005390) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 2,872 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: B (73/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48069 | 0.0079 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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
Coverage: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 3 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
- 48067 — Royal Oak
- 48068 — Royal Oak
- 48069 — Pleasant Ridge
- 48073 — Royal Oak
- 48220 — Ferndale
- 48237 — Oak Park
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Pleasant Ridge (MI0005390) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pleasant Ridge water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Pleasant Ridge has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Pleasant Ridge serve?
Pleasant Ridge serves approximately 2,872 people across 6 ZIP codes in Michigan.
Where does Pleasant Ridge get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
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.