Watervliet
EPA ID: MI0006930 ยท 2,735 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Watervliet (MI0006930): 25 violations on record since 2021. 25 violations on file at Watervliet, none open; 2,735 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Watervliet Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Watervliet have a median household income of $56,899 and about 5,791 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
Watervliet's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Watervliet (EPA ID: MI0006930) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 2,735 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 49098 in Watervliet.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 25 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2025 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Nitrate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Xylenes, Total | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | DICHLOROMETHANE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | o-Dichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | p-Dichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Vinyl chloride | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | 1,2-Dichloroethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Carbon tetrachloride | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | 1,2-Dichloropropane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Trichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Tetrachloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Xylenes, Total | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| DICHLOROMETHANE | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| o-Dichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| p-Dichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Vinyl chloride | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Carbon tetrachloride | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,2-Dichloropropane | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Trichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0008 mg/L | No | 2024-12-31 |
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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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.
- 49098 - Watervliet
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Watervliet (MI0006930) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Watervliet water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Watervliet; its 25 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Watervliet serve?
Watervliet serves approximately 2,735 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.
Where does Watervliet get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Watervliet (MI): 25 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0006930/
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