Tallmadge Meadows
EPA ID: MI0040426 · 268 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Tallmadge Meadows (MI0040426): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Open violations at Tallmadge Meadows number 1 in the EPA compliance data, for a system that serves about 268 people. An open status describes how each violation is logged in the federal record; it is not a measurement of what comes out of any individual tap.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Tallmadge Meadows Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Tallmadge Meadows have a median household income of $74,276 and about 33,305 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). 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?
Tallmadge Meadows'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.
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
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 2 detections recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Michigan
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
Tallmadge Meadows (EPA ID: MI0040426) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 268 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 7 resolved, 1 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 11, 2026 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 10, 2026 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2026 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| November 11, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Nitrate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Nitrate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 4 | No |
| Nitrate | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
| Groundwater Rule | Other Violation | 1 | Yes |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2023-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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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 available EPA compliance records for Tallmadge Meadows (MI0040426) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tallmadge Meadows water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Tallmadge Meadows. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Tallmadge Meadows serve?
Tallmadge Meadows serves approximately 268 people across 2 ZIP codes in Michigan.
Where does Tallmadge Meadows get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
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