Water System Report MI

City of St. Louis

EPA ID: MI0006320 ยท 6,976 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of St. Louis (MI0006320): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. City of St. Louis carries zero EPA violations in five years - a spotless record for a utility serving 6,976 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

6,976
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$134K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of St. Louis Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$56,108
Median Household Income
9,952
Service Area Population
40%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
73%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of St. Louis serves a community with a median household income of $56,108 and an estimated 9,952 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 40% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. 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

City of St. Louis'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
70th
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.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

64 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
1 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 98% of expected lifespan used End of life

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7,130 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

City of St. Louis, (EPA ID: MI0006320) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 6,976 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 48880 in Saint Louis.

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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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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 City of St. Louis (MI0006320) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of St. Louis water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of St. Louis 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 City of St. Louis serve?

City of St. Louis serves approximately 6,976 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.

Where does City of St. Louis 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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
City of St. Louis meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of St. Louis serve?
City of St. Louis serves approximately 6,976 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of St. Louis's water source?
City of St. Louis draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of St. Louis's service area?
The City of St. Louis service area has a median household income of $56,108. EPA EJScreen data classifies 40% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of St. Louis get its water?
City of St. Louis'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

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of St. Louis Water Quality Report, MI. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0006320/
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