Water System Report MI

Corewellhealth Gr Kalamazoo

EPA ID: MI0070017 · 165 people served · 51 ZIP codes

Five clean years on EPA record — Corewellhealth Gr Kalamazoo, 165 residents served.

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

165
People Served
51
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2023) to 4 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Demographics

$65,328
Median Household Income
539,239
Service Area Population
30%
Disadvantaged Population
45th
Poverty Percentile
45th
Energy Burden Percentile
73%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Corewellhealth Gr Kalamazoo serves a community with a median household income of $65,328 and an estimated 539,239 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Corewellhealth Gr Kalamazoo's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
75th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Ingham County, Michigan rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 75th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.008 ppt, PFOS: 0.016 ppt, PFNA: 0.006 ppt, PFHxS: 0.051 ppt, PFBS: 0.42 ppt, HFPO-DA: 0.37 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $518
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $20
Total Estimated Cost $937

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $937 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Corewellhealth Gr Kalamazoo (EPA ID: MI0070017) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 165 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 51 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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

This system serves 51 ZIP codes:

48901 · 48906 · 48908 · 48909 · 48910 48911 · 48912 · 48913 · 48915 · 48916 48917 · 48918 · 48919 · 48921 · 48922 48924 · 48929 · 48930 · 48933 · 48937 48950 · 48951 · 48956 · 48980 · 49501 49502 · 49503 · 49504 · 49505 · 49506 49507 · 49508 · 49510 · 49512 · 49514 49515 · 49516 · 49518 · 49523 · 49525 49528 · 49530 · 49534 · 49544 · 49546 49548 · 49550 · 49555 · 49560 · 49588 49599

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Corewellhealth Gr Kalamazoo (MI0070017) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Corewellhealth Gr Kalamazoo water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Corewellhealth Gr Kalamazoo serve?

Corewellhealth Gr Kalamazoo serves approximately 165 people across 51 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Corewellhealth Gr Kalamazoo get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
1
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 2023-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 165
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?
Corewellhealth Gr Kalamazoo meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Corewellhealth Gr Kalamazoo serve?
Corewellhealth Gr Kalamazoo serves approximately 165 people with drinking water across 51 ZIP codes.
What is Corewellhealth Gr Kalamazoo's water source?
Corewellhealth Gr Kalamazoo draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Corewellhealth Gr Kalamazoo's service area?
The Corewellhealth Gr Kalamazoo service area has a median household income of $65,328. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Corewellhealth Gr Kalamazoo get its water?
Corewellhealth Gr Kalamazoo's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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