Water System Report MI

Shelby

EPA ID: MI0006000 · 1,964 people served · 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Shelby (MI0006000): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Shelby'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 1,964 residents year after year.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,964
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0024 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$168K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$68,388
Median Household Income
16,499
Service Area Population
54%
Disadvantaged Population
75th
Poverty Percentile
85th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Shelby serves a community with a median household income of $68,388 and an estimated 16,499 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 54% 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Shelby's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
53th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 64% 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 $1,500
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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

Shelby (EPA ID: MI0006000) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 1,964 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 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
0.0024 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 Shelby (MI0006000) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shelby water safe to drink?

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

Shelby serves approximately 1,964 people across 4 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Shelby get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Shelby meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Shelby serve?
Shelby serves approximately 1,964 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Shelby's water source?
Shelby draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Shelby's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0024 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Shelby's service area?
The Shelby service area has a median household income of $68,388. EPA EJScreen data classifies 54% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Shelby get its water?
Shelby's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Shelby Water Quality Report, MI. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0006000/
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