City of Tawas City
EPA ID: MI0006540 · 1,834 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Tawas City (MI0006540): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at City of Tawas City - a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 1,834 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Tawas City Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Tawas City serves a community with a median household income of $53,577 and an estimated 9,421 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 89% 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.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Tawas City'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
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
City of Tawas City, (EPA ID: MI0006540) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 1,834 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.004 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) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — 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 Tawas City (MI0006540) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Tawas City water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Tawas City 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 Tawas City serve?
City of Tawas City serves approximately 1,834 people across 2 ZIP codes in Michigan.
Where does City of Tawas City get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Tawas City Water Quality Report, MI. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0006540/
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