West Branch Township
EPA ID: MI0007012 · 61 people served · 1 ZIP code
Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, West Branch Township recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 61 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for West Branch Township Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The West Branch Township serves a community with a median household income of $58,767 and an estimated 10,744 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.
Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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?
West Branch Township'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.
About 1% of homes in Ogemaw 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
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System Overview
West Branch Township (EPA ID: MI0007012) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 61 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 48661 in West Branch.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
- 48661 — West Branch
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for West Branch Township (MI0007012) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is West Branch Township water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, West Branch Township has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does West Branch Township serve?
West Branch Township serves approximately 61 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.
Where does West Branch Township 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:
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.
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.