Water System Report MI

Walloon Lake Water System

EPA ID: MI0006880 · 399 people served · 1 ZIP code

Zero EPA violations over five years — Walloon Lake Water System has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 399.

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

399
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$205K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Walloon Lake Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$77,375
Median Household Income
2,175
Service Area Population
15%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Walloon Lake Water System serves a community with a median household income of $77,375 and an estimated 2,175 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% 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

Walloon Lake Water System'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Charlevoix 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

56 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 80% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Radon Mitigation
Lead Pipe Replacement $3,420
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $3,820

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

Walloon Lake Water System (EPA ID: MI0006880) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 399 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 49713 in Boyne Falls.

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 Walloon Lake Water System (MI0006880) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Walloon Lake Water System water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Walloon Lake Water System has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Walloon Lake Water System serve?

Walloon Lake Water System serves approximately 399 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.

Where does Walloon Lake Water System 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
223
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 399
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?
Walloon Lake Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Walloon Lake Water System serve?
Walloon Lake Water System serves approximately 399 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Walloon Lake Water System's water source?
Walloon Lake Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Walloon Lake Water System's service area?
The Walloon Lake Water System service area has a median household income of $77,375. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Walloon Lake Water System get its water?
Walloon Lake Water System'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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