Water System Report MI

City of Williamston

EPA ID: MI0007120 ยท 3,917 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Williamston (MI0007120): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. City of Williamston earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring - no violations in five years across a service area of 3,917 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 81
Avg Safety Score
3,917
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$273K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Williamston Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$100,565
Median Household Income
11,294
Service Area Population
30%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Williamston serves a community with a median household income of $100,565 and an estimated 11,294 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% 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

City of Williamston'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
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Michigan

Augusta Township
3,907 people
C 2 violations
1 violation
Portland
3,883 people
3 violations
Belleville
3,964 people
6 violations
Worth Township
3,854 people
5 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

City of Williamston, (EPA ID: MI0007120) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 3,917 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 48895 in Williamston.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (81/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

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

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 the full compliance record for City of Williamston (MI0007120) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Williamston water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Williamston in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does City of Williamston serve?

City of Williamston serves approximately 3,917 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.

Where does City of Williamston get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from City of Williamston safe to drink?
City of Williamston earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
City of Williamston meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Williamston serve?
City of Williamston serves approximately 3,917 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Williamston's water source?
City of Williamston draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Williamston's service area?
The City of Williamston service area has a median household income of $100,565. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Williamston get its water?
City of Williamston'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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