St. Clair Township
EPA ID: MI0006282 · 3,270 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for St. Clair Township (MI0006282): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. St. Clair Township's compliance file in EPA SDWIS lists no violations, whether health-based or monitoring and reporting, for a utility that supplies water to approximately 3,270 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for St. Clair Township Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with St. Clair Township have a median household income of $80,313 and about 12,683 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
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.
Infrastructure Risk
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
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
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | 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 $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree 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.
- 48079 - Saint Clair
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records 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
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). St. Clair Township Water Quality Report, MI. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0006282/
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