Water System Report MI

Woods and Fields Communities East

EPA ID: MI0040639 · 528 people served · 1 ZIP code

Across every monitored period in the past five years, Woods and Fields Communities East reported no EPA violations for its service population of 528.

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

528
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$146K
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 2 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Woods and Fields Communities East Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$58,718
Median Household Income
27,399
Service Area Population
24%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
78%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Woods and Fields Communities East serves a community with a median household income of $58,718 and an estimated 27,399 residents across its service area. Approximately 78% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Woods and Fields Communities East'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Shiawassee 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

58 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
7 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 89% 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 Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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

Woods and Fields Communities East (EPA ID: MI0040639) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 528 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 48867 in Owosso.

Violation History

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

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Woods and Fields Communities East (MI0040639) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Woods and Fields Communities East water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Woods and Fields Communities East has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Woods and Fields Communities East serve?

Woods and Fields Communities East serves approximately 528 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.

Where does Woods and Fields Communities East 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
0
Unknown Material
324
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
Population served: 528
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

Should I use a water filter?
Woods and Fields Communities East meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Woods and Fields Communities East serve?
Woods and Fields Communities East serves approximately 528 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Woods and Fields Communities East's water source?
Woods and Fields Communities East draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Woods and Fields Communities East's service area?
The Woods and Fields Communities East service area has a median household income of $58,718. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Woods and Fields Communities East get its water?
Woods and Fields Communities East'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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