Water System Report MI

Bear Creek Estates Condominium

EPA ID: MI0000505 · 210 people served · 2 ZIP codes

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 Last verified: 2026-04-02

210
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$281K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bear Creek Estates Condominium Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$77,317
Median Household Income
25,990
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bear Creek Estates Condominium serves a community with a median household income of $77,317 and an estimated 25,990 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% 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

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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
55th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Charlevoix 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

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 68% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,850
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,250

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 provides water to 2 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

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

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?

Based on EPA records, Bear Creek Estates Condominium has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Bear Creek Estates Condominium serve?

Bear Creek Estates Condominium serves approximately 210 people across 2 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Bear Creek Estates Condominium 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
35
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: 210
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?
Bear Creek Estates Condominium meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Bear Creek Estates Condominium serve?
Bear Creek Estates Condominium serves approximately 210 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Bear Creek Estates Condominium's water source?
Bear Creek Estates Condominium draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Bear Creek Estates Condominium's service area?
The Bear Creek Estates Condominium service area has a median household income of $77,317. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Bear Creek Estates Condominium get its water?
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.
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