Bear Creek Estates Condominium
EPA ID: MI0000505 · 210 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Bear Creek Estates Condominium (MI0000505): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Federal SDWIS data returns no violation records for Bear Creek Estates Condominium, the supplier serving 210 residents - a statement about the EPA file rather than a measurement of contaminant levels in the water.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Bear Creek Estates Condominium Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Bear Creek Estates Condominium have a median household income of $80,431 and about 17,813 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). 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 classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
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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: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.
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 available EPA compliance records 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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