Historical Compliance Records MI

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

2,735
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
25
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0008 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
Zone 3
County Radon Potential ยท Low
25
Contaminants Flagged
$151K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Watervliet Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$56,899
Median Household Income
5,791
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
29%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

63 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
2 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 97% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

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

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 25 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

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.

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

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 25 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Watervliet serve? ▼
Watervliet serves approximately 2,735 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Watervliet's water source? ▼
Watervliet draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Watervliet's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0008 mg/L (sample period ending 2024-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Watervliet? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Watervliet have a median household income of $56,899 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Watervliet get its water? ▼
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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Watervliet (MI): 25 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0006930/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-water-system-mi0006930,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Watervliet (MI): 25 EPA Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0006930/}
}

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Watervliet (EPA ID: MI0006930) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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