Yankee Springs Township
EPA ID: MI0007231 · 660 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Yankee Springs Township (MI0007231): 4 EPA violations in the last five years. Dating back across the full five-year EPA tracking window, Yankee Springs Township encountered 4 violations, each subsequently remedied and closed - today the utility meets all federal drinking water requirements for the 660 residents in its service area and holds no open enforcement actions.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Yankee Springs Township Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Yankee Springs Township serves a community with a median household income of $79,267 and an estimated 30,194 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Yankee Springs 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Yankee Springs Township compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Contaminant 2020 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2383 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2959 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.
Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Yankee Springs Township (EPA ID: MI0007231) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 660 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | Lead | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Contaminant 2383 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Contaminant 2020 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Contaminant 2959 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2020 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2383 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2959 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.004 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 3 (Low Risk)
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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 Yankee Springs Township (MI0007231) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yankee Springs Township water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Yankee Springs Township; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Yankee Springs Township serve?
Yankee Springs Township serves approximately 660 people across 3 ZIP codes in Michigan.
Where does Yankee Springs Township get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Yankee Springs Township (MI): 4 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0007231/
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