Water System Report MI

Port Sheldon Township

EPA ID: MI0006026 · 407 people served · 1 ZIP code

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Port Sheldon Township recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 407 people.

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

407
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$359K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$97,194
Median Household Income
8,891
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
29%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Port Sheldon Township serves a community with a median household income of $97,194 and an estimated 8,891 residents across its service area.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Port Sheldon 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

33 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 47% 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

Port Sheldon Township (EPA ID: MI0006026) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 407 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 49460 in West Olive.

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 Port Sheldon Township (MI0006026) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Port Sheldon Township water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Port Sheldon Township serve?

Port Sheldon Township serves approximately 407 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.

Where does Port Sheldon 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
249
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: 407
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?
Port Sheldon Township meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Port Sheldon Township serve?
Port Sheldon Township serves approximately 407 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Port Sheldon Township's water source?
Port Sheldon Township draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Port Sheldon Township's service area?
The Port Sheldon Township service area has a median household income of $97,194. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Port Sheldon Township get its water?
Port Sheldon 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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