Water System Report MI

Summit Township

EPA ID: MI0006450 Β· 25,355 people served Β· 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Summit Township (MI0006450): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Over five tracked years, Summit Township has stayed completely violation-free for its 25,355 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

25,355
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$151K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Summit Township Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$55,689
Median Household Income
104,397
Service Area Population
45%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
79%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Summit Township serves a community with a median household income of $55,689 and an estimated 104,397 residents across its service area. Approximately 79% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 45% 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.

πŸ’§ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Summit Township's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

64 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
7 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 90% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Michigan

Meridian Township
25,600 people
B 2 violations
Inkster
25,076 people
A 3 violations
Wyandotte
25,883 people
A 1 violation
A 0 violations
Pittsfield Township
24,500 people
C 4 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

Summit Township (EPA ID: MI0006450) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 25,355 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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
0.001 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 $20–$50 (DIY kit) Β· Professional inspection: $150–$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking β€” 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 Summit Township (MI0006450) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Summit Township water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Summit 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 Summit Township serve?

Summit Township serves approximately 25,355 people across 3 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Summit Township get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
348

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) β€” per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program β†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration β†’

How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Summit Township meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Summit Township serve?
Summit Township serves approximately 25,355 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Summit Township's water source?
Summit Township draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Summit Township's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Summit Township's service area?
The Summit Township service area has a median household income of $55,689. EPA EJScreen data classifies 45% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Summit Township get its water?
Summit Township's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Summit Township, MI: Serves 25K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0006450/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-water-system-mi0006450,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Summit Township, MI: Serves 25K People}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0006450/}
}
Home Water Systems Michigan Summit Township

Get safety alerts for Summit Township, Michigan

Free updates when EPA data changes for this area. No spam.

Unsubscribe anytime. Privacy Policy.

Share This Page

X Facebook
Check your water filter options Free tool - no phone call required.