Water System Report MI

Schoolcraft

EPA ID: MI0005970 · 1,405 people served · 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Schoolcraft (MI0005970): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. EPA monitoring records reviewed for Schoolcraft 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 1,405 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,405
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$252K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Schoolcraft Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$88,304
Median Household Income
17,526
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
26%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Schoolcraft have a median household income of $88,304 and about 17,526 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 58% 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

Schoolcraft'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
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

47 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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White Cloud
1,408 people
2 violations
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1,400 people
0 violations
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1,417 people
3 violations
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1,343 people
2 violations
1 violation

System Overview

Schoolcraft (EPA ID: MI0005970) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 1,405 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
Below the reporting limit No 2024-12-31

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

2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.

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 Schoolcraft (MI0005970) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Schoolcraft water safe to drink?

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

Schoolcraft serves approximately 1,405 people across 2 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Schoolcraft 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 Schoolcraft; 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 Schoolcraft serve? ▼
Schoolcraft serves approximately 1,405 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Schoolcraft's water source? ▼
Schoolcraft draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Schoolcraft's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. 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 Schoolcraft? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Schoolcraft have a median household income of $88,304 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Schoolcraft get its water? ▼
Schoolcraft'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

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