Water System Report MI

Spaulding Township

EPA ID: MI0006210 ยท 2,153 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Spaulding Township (MI0006210): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Nothing in the federal violation file is listed against Spaulding Township, a system that provides water to roughly 2,153 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,153
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0015 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
0
Contaminants Flagged
$136K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Spaulding Township Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$68,777
Median Household Income
43,817
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
50%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
80%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Spaulding Township have a median household income of $68,777 and about 43,817 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 80% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 50% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Spaulding 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
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

63 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
7 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 90% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 1 detection recorded.

State PFAS values in our reference data (state drinking-water standard (enforceable)); check current state rules: PFNA: 6 ppt, PFOA: 8 ppt, PFOS: 16 ppt, PFHxS: 51 ppt, PFBS: 420 ppt, PFHxA: 400000 ppt, HFPO-DA: 370 ppt
Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Michigan

Sylvan Lake
2,155 people
2 violations
Manchester
2,150 people
0 violations
Ishpeming Twp - West
2,148 people
0 violations
City of West Branch
2,139 people
2 violations
Hart
2,126 people
4 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $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.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $500 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Spaulding Township (EPA ID: MI0006210) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 2,153 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 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
0.0015 mg/L No 2023-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 Spaulding Township (MI0006210) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spaulding Township water safe to drink?

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

Spaulding Township serves approximately 2,153 people across 3 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Spaulding Township get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Spaulding Township; 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 Spaulding Township serve? ▼
Spaulding Township serves approximately 2,153 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Spaulding Township's water source? ▼
Spaulding Township draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Spaulding Township's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0015 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-12-31). 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 Spaulding Township? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Spaulding Township have a median household income of $68,777 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 50% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Spaulding Township get its water? ▼
Spaulding 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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Spaulding Township Water Quality Report, MI. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0006210/
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