Spring Lake
EPA ID: MI0006230 · 2,512 people served · 1 ZIP code
Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Spring Lake — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 2,512 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Spring Lake Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Spring Lake serves a community with a median household income of $85,807 and an estimated 19,972 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Spring Lake'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.
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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Michigan
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Spring Lake (EPA ID: MI0006230) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 2,512 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 49456 in Spring Lake.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 49456 — Spring Lake
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Spring Lake (MI0006230) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spring Lake water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Spring Lake has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Spring Lake serve?
Spring Lake serves approximately 2,512 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.
Where does Spring Lake 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:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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.