Birchwood Farms
EPA ID: MI0000725 · 1,227 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Birchwood Farms (MI0000725): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Birchwood Farms recorded zero violations - solid performance for a utility serving 1,227 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Birchwood Farms Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Birchwood Farms serves a community with a median household income of $85,230 and an estimated 7,277 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Birchwood Farms'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
Birchwood Farms (EPA ID: MI0000725) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 1,227 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 49740 in Harbor Springs.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0028 mg/L | No | N/A |
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.
- 49740 - Harbor Springs
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Birchwood Farms (MI0000725) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Birchwood Farms water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Birchwood Farms 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 Birchwood Farms serve?
Birchwood Farms serves approximately 1,227 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.
Where does Birchwood Farms get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Birchwood Farms Water Quality Report, MI. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0000725/
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