Water System Report MI

Plymouth Township

EPA ID: MI0005420 ยท 27,524 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Plymouth Township (MI0005420): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA monitoring data for Plymouth Township shows an unblemished five-year compliance history - no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 27,524 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

Data: EPA SDWIS

A ยท 87
Avg Safety Score
27,524
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$341K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Plymouth Township Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$109,442
Median Household Income
120,032
Service Area Population
60%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Plymouth Township serves a community with a median household income of $109,442 and an estimated 120,032 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 60% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Plymouth Township'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Garden City
27,625 people
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27,359 people
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Hamtramck
28,433 people
5 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Lead Pipe Replacement $1,740
Flood Insurance $1,400
Radon Mitigation $133
Total Estimated Cost $3,273

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

Plymouth Township (EPA ID: MI0005420) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 27,524 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (87/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 3 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

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 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 $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Plymouth Township (MI0005420) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plymouth Township water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Plymouth Township 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 Plymouth Township serve?

Plymouth Township serves approximately 27,524 people across 3 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Plymouth Township get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Plymouth Township safe to drink?
Plymouth Township earns a A safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Plymouth Township meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Plymouth Township serve?
Plymouth Township serves approximately 27,524 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Plymouth Township's water source?
Plymouth Township draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Plymouth Township's service area?
The Plymouth Township service area has a median household income of $109,442. EPA EJScreen data classifies 60% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Plymouth Township get its water?
Plymouth Township'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Plymouth Township, MI: Serves 28K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0005420/
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