Water System Report MI

St. Clair Water and Sewer Authority

EPA ID: MI0006284 · 5,847 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Over five tracked years, St. Clair Water and Sewer Authority has stayed completely violation-free for its 5,847 residents.

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

C · 66
Avg Safety Score
5,847
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.008 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$277K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for St. Clair Water and Sewer Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$78,653
Median Household Income
19,883
Service Area Population
17%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
45th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The St. Clair Water and Sewer Authority serves a community with a median household income of $78,653 and an estimated 19,883 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

St. Clair Water and Sewer Authority'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
25th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
35th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Oakland County, Michigan rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 65% of expected lifespan used End of life

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C 11 violations

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 Water and Sewer Authority (EPA ID: MI0006284) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 5,847 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (66/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
48054 0.008 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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 Water and Sewer Authority (MI0006284) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is St. Clair Water and Sewer Authority water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, St. Clair Water and Sewer Authority has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does St. Clair Water and Sewer Authority serve?

St. Clair Water and Sewer Authority serves approximately 5,847 people across 2 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does St. Clair Water and Sewer Authority get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
16
Galvanized — Replacement Required
433
Unknown Material
1,393
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 5,847
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

Is water from St. Clair Water and Sewer Authority safe to drink?
St. Clair Water and Sewer Authority has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
St. Clair Water and Sewer Authority 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 Water and Sewer Authority serve?
St. Clair Water and Sewer Authority serves approximately 5,847 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is St. Clair Water and Sewer Authority's water source?
St. Clair Water and Sewer Authority draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in St. Clair Water and Sewer Authority's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.008 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of St. Clair Water and Sewer Authority's service area?
The St. Clair Water and Sewer Authority service area has a median household income of $78,653. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does St. Clair Water and Sewer Authority get its water?
St. Clair Water and Sewer Authority'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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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