Tallmadge Meadows
EPA ID: MI0040426 · 268 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Tallmadge Meadows (MI0040426): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Unlike fully compliant utilities, Tallmadge Meadows has 1 outstanding EPA violation for approximately 268 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Tallmadge Meadows Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Tallmadge Meadows serves a community with a median household income of $74,276 and an estimated 33,305 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?
Tallmadge Meadows'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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How Tallmadge Meadows compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead at 2 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.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 0700 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. 2 detections 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
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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 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 10, 2026 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2026 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| November 11, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Lead | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Gross Beta | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Lead | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 4 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 2 | No |
| Gross Beta | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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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 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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