Water System Report MI

Whispering Pines Senior Living

EPA ID: MI0000575 · 39 people served · 2 ZIP codes

For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Whispering Pines Senior Living has supplied tap water to 39 residents with no violations of any type on record.

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

39
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$488K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$146,025
Median Household Income
48,320
Service Area Population
35%
Disadvantaged Population
45th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Whispering Pines Senior Living serves a community with a median household income of $146,025 and an estimated 48,320 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 35% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Whispering Pines Senior Living'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Oakland 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

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Whispering Pines Senior Living (EPA ID: MI0000575) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 39 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Whispering Pines Senior Living (MI0000575) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Whispering Pines Senior Living water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Whispering Pines Senior Living has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Whispering Pines Senior Living serve?

Whispering Pines Senior Living serves approximately 39 people across 2 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Whispering Pines Senior Living 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
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 39
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?
Whispering Pines Senior Living meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Whispering Pines Senior Living serve?
Whispering Pines Senior Living serves approximately 39 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Whispering Pines Senior Living's water source?
Whispering Pines Senior Living draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Whispering Pines Senior Living's service area?
The Whispering Pines Senior Living service area has a median household income of $146,025. EPA EJScreen data classifies 35% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Whispering Pines Senior Living get its water?
Whispering Pines Senior Living'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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