Water System Report MI

St. Clair Township

EPA ID: MI0006282 ยท 3,270 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for St. Clair Township (MI0006282): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA data: St. Clair Township - zero violations, five years, 3,270 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,270
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$277K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for St. Clair Township Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$80,313
Median Household Income
12,683
Service Area Population
24%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The St. Clair Township serves a community with a median household income of $80,313 and an estimated 12,683 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

St. Clair 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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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3,314 people
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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

St. Clair Township (EPA ID: MI0006282) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 3,270 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 48079 in Saint Clair.

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 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.

Need help with your water quality?

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

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for St. Clair Township (MI0006282) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is St. Clair Township water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for St. Clair 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 St. Clair Township serve?

St. Clair Township serves approximately 3,270 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.

Where does St. Clair Township get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
St. Clair Township meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does St. Clair Township serve?
St. Clair Township serves approximately 3,270 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is St. Clair Township's water source?
St. Clair Township draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of St. Clair Township's service area?
The St. Clair Township service area has a median household income of $80,313. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does St. Clair Township get its water?
St. Clair 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.

How to cite this page

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