Water System Report MI

V F W National Home

EPA ID: MI0006792 · 150 people served · 1 ZIP code

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, V F W National Home recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 150 people.

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

150
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$207K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for V F W National Home Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$76,230
Median Household Income
16,070
Service Area Population
7%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The V F W National Home serves a community with a median household income of $76,230 and an estimated 16,070 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

V F W National Home'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 71% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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

V F W National Home (EPA ID: MI0006792) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 150 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 48827 in Eaton Rapids.

Violation History

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

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for V F W National Home (MI0006792) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is V F W National Home water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, V F W National Home has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does V F W National Home serve?

V F W National Home serves approximately 150 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.

Where does V F W National Home get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

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

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
52
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

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 2023-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 150
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

Should I use a water filter?
V F W National Home meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does V F W National Home serve?
V F W National Home serves approximately 150 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is V F W National Home's water source?
V F W National Home draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of V F W National Home's service area?
The V F W National Home service area has a median household income of $76,230. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does V F W National Home get its water?
V F W National Home'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.
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