Tap Water Results

Is Jackson, MI tap water safe?

Data: U.S. EPA · How we read the data · How we check it

Summary

No federal limits exceeded in EPA data for Jackson Water System.

5 public water systems serve parts of Jackson. The largest, Jackson Water System, serves 33,165 people. Your water bill names your system.

Largest system

Jackson Water System

33,165 people · Groundwater under influence of surface water · EPA ID MI0003470

PFASHighest averageLimitStatus
PFOA
Not detected
–4 pptNot detected
PFOS
Not detected
–4 pptNot detected
PFHxS
Not detected
–10 pptNot detected
PFNA
Not detected
–10 pptNot detected
HFPO-DA (GenX)
Not detected
–10 pptNot detected

ppt = parts per trillion. "Highest average" is the highest average at any of the system's entry points, the way EPA compares results with the limits.

Lead: 0 ppb at the 90th percentile (Dec 2025, and 9 in 10 homes sampled were at or below it) Below action level
Health-based violations since 2016: 1

Across Michigan, 5 of 311 water systems EPA tested had PFAS above a 2024 federal limit, and 26 systems were above the lead action level in results from the last five years. Michigan results.

Jackson homes and lead pipes

89%
of homes built before 1980 (Michigan 62%, US 50%)
62%
built before 1950 (Michigan 22%)
45%
of households rent (Michigan 27%)

Lead service lines and lead solder were allowed until 1986, so homes from before then are the ones to check. Renting? Ask your landlord what the service line is made of, because it's their pipe to replace. How to check your own line.

Housing: Census American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for Jackson city (tables B25034, B25003). Estimates for small places have a margin of error.

Other water systems serving Jackson

  • Summit Township Water System
    25,355 people · Groundwater · Michigan · lists this city
    No PFAS above limits
  • Blackman Township Water System
    21,222 people · Purchased groundwater (surface-influenced) · Michigan · lists this city
    No PFAS above limits
  • Willows on Twin Ponds Water System
    147 people · Groundwater · Michigan · lists this city
    Not in EPA's PFAS sampleAlso: 1 health-based violation since 2016
  • Arbor Ridge Condominiums Water System
    58 people · Groundwater · Michigan · lists this city
    Coliform bacteria violation

How nearby cities compare

CityMain water systemPFASLead (90th pct.)
Meridian charter 33 mi
Meridian Township Water System
Meridian Township Water SystemNone above limits0 ppb
Lansing 34 mi
Lansing Board of Water & Light
Lansing Board of Water & LightNone above limits0 ppb
Ann Arbor 34 mi
Ann Arbor Water System
Ann Arbor Water SystemNone above limits2.3 ppb
East Lansing 35 mi
City of East Lansing
City of East LansingNone above limits0 ppb
Delta charter 36 mi
Charter Township of Delta Water System
Charter Township of Delta Water SystemNone above limits1.2 ppb
Battle Creek 42 mi
Battle Creek – Verona System
Battle Creek – Verona SystemNone above limits2 ppb
Jackson ZIP codes (2)
  • 49202
  • 49203

Questions

Is Jackson tap water safe to drink?

Jackson Water System had 1 health-based violation since 2016. Utility data can't show lead from your own pipes: if your home was built before 1986, test your tap. Your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report is the official summary.

Who supplies water in Jackson, MI?

5 public water systems serve parts of Jackson. The largest is Jackson Water System (33,165 people). Your water bill names your system. The EPA ID is also on your utility's Consumer Confidence Report.

Does Jackson tap water have PFAS?

None detected above EPA's reporting limits. Jackson Water System had no PFAS detected in EPA's 2023–2025 testing. "Not detected" means below the reporting limit (about 2 to 20 ppt), not proven zero.

Do Jackson homes have lead pipes?

Census estimates put 89% of Jackson homes as built before 1980 (Michigan: 62%). Lead service lines and lead solder were allowed until 1986, so older homes are more likely to have them. Jackson Water System's service line inventory says what your line is made of. The only way to know for your home is to check the line where it enters the house and test your tap.

Source: U.S. EPA drinking water records and PFAS testing (UCMR 5). How we read the data.