Water System Report MI

Broomfield Valley

EPA ID: MI0040218 · 212 people served · 2 ZIP codes

From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Broomfield Valley has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 212 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

A · 95
Avg Safety Score
212
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00056 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$163K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2022) to 1 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Broomfield Valley Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$68,723
Median Household Income
12,415
Service Area Population
40%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Broomfield Valley serves a community with a median household income of $68,723 and an estimated 12,415 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 40% 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?

Groundwater

Broomfield Valley'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Isabella 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

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 68% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,350

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

Broomfield Valley (EPA ID: MI0040218) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 212 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: A (95/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
48893 0.00056 mg/L No N/A

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: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Broomfield Valley (MI0040218) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Broomfield Valley water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Broomfield Valley has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Broomfield Valley serve?

Broomfield Valley serves approximately 212 people across 2 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Broomfield Valley 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
100
Unknown Material
27
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 212
Reported to Michigan

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Broomfield Valley safe to drink?
Broomfield Valley earns a A safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Broomfield Valley meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Broomfield Valley serve?
Broomfield Valley serves approximately 212 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Broomfield Valley's water source?
Broomfield Valley draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Broomfield Valley's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00056 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Broomfield Valley's service area?
The Broomfield Valley service area has a median household income of $68,723. EPA EJScreen data classifies 40% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Broomfield Valley get its water?
Broomfield Valley'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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