Bear Creek Estates Condominium
EPA ID: MI0000505 · 210 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Bear Creek Estates Condominium (MI0000505): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring records confirm Bear Creek Estates Condominium has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window - covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 210 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Bear Creek Estates Condominium Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Bear Creek Estates Condominium serves a community with a median household income of $80,431 and an estimated 17,813 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Bear Creek Estates Condominium'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
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
Bear Creek Estates Condominium (EPA ID: MI0000505) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 210 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 49770 in Petoskey.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 49770 - Petoskey
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Bear Creek Estates Condominium (MI0000505) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bear Creek Estates Condominium water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Bear Creek Estates Condominium in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Bear Creek Estates Condominium serve?
Bear Creek Estates Condominium serves approximately 210 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.
Where does Bear Creek Estates Condominium get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Bear Creek Estates Condominium Water Quality Report, MI. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0000505/
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