Water System Report MI

Romeo, Village of

EPA ID: MI0005780 ยท 3,750 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Romeo, Village of (MI0005780): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Romeo, Village of's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric - no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 3,750 residents year after year.

Data: EPA SDWIS

A ยท 99
Avg Safety Score
3,750
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$367K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Romeo, Village of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$113,031
Median Household Income
17,026
Service Area Population
19%
Disadvantaged Population
35th
Poverty Percentile
35th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Romeo, Village of serves a community with a median household income of $113,031 and an estimated 17,026 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Romeo, Village of'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
25th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Infrastructure Risk

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% 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 Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $200
Total Estimated Cost $2,000

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

Romeo, Village of (EPA ID: MI0005780) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 3,750 people from surface water sources.

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

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (99/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 2 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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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 Romeo, Village of (MI0005780) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Romeo, Village of water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Romeo, Village of 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 Romeo, Village of serve?

Romeo, Village of serves approximately 3,750 people across 2 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Romeo, Village of 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
174

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 Romeo, Village of safe to drink?
Romeo, Village of 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?
Romeo, Village of meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Romeo, Village of serve?
Romeo, Village of serves approximately 3,750 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Romeo, Village of's water source?
Romeo, Village of draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Romeo, Village of's service area?
The Romeo, Village of service area has a median household income of $113,031. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Romeo, Village of get its water?
Romeo, Village of'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.). Romeo, Village of Water Quality Report, MI. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0005780/
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