Water System Report MI

Highlands at Harbor Springs

EPA ID: MI0000813 ยท 450 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Highlands at Harbor Springs (MI0000813): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Water monitoring for Highlands at Harbor Springs: no violations on record, 450 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

450
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.005 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
0
Contaminants Flagged
$333K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Highlands at Harbor Springs Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$85,230
Median Household Income
7,277
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
25%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Highlands at Harbor Springs have a median household income of $85,230 and about 7,277 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Highlands at Harbor Springs'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

39 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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

Highlands at Harbor Springs (EPA ID: MI0000813) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 450 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 49740 in Harbor Springs.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.005 mg/L No 2024-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Highlands at Harbor Springs (MI0000813) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Highlands at Harbor Springs water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Highlands at Harbor Springs 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 Highlands at Harbor Springs serve?

Highlands at Harbor Springs serves approximately 450 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.

Where does Highlands at Harbor Springs get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Highlands at Harbor Springs; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Highlands at Harbor Springs serve? ▼
Highlands at Harbor Springs serves approximately 450 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Highlands at Harbor Springs's water source? ▼
Highlands at Harbor Springs draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Highlands at Harbor Springs's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.005 mg/L (sample period ending 2024-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Highlands at Harbor Springs? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Highlands at Harbor Springs have a median household income of $85,230 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Highlands at Harbor Springs get its water? ▼
Highlands at Harbor Springs'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Highlands at Harbor Springs Water Quality Report, MI. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0000813/
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