Water System Report MI

Polkton Township

EPA ID: MI0005427 · 135 people served · 1 ZIP code

Polkton Township earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 135 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

135
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$271K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$77,970
Median Household Income
9,021
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Polkton Township serves a community with a median household income of $77,970 and an estimated 9,021 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Polkton 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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Ottawa County, Michigan rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Polkton Township (EPA ID: MI0005427) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 135 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 49404 in Coopersville.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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 Polkton Township (MI0005427) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polkton Township water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Polkton Township has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Polkton Township serve?

Polkton Township serves approximately 135 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.

Where does Polkton Township 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
48
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 135
Reported to Michigan

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Polkton Township meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Polkton Township serve?
Polkton Township serves approximately 135 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Polkton Township's water source?
Polkton Township draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Polkton Township's service area?
The Polkton Township service area has a median household income of $77,970. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Polkton Township get its water?
Polkton 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.
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