Historical Compliance Records MI

Ridge Valley of Milford

EPA ID: MI0000838 ยท 512 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Ridge Valley of Milford (MI0000838): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Over the past five years, Ridge Valley of Milford recorded 1 violation, all subsequently resolved through the EPA enforcement process - the supplier currently operates in good standing, with no active actions on file for its 512 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

512
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$374K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ridge Valley of Milford Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$118,001
Median Household Income
33,197
Service Area Population
10%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ridge Valley of Milford serves a community with a median household income of $118,001 and an estimated 33,197 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% 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

Ridge Valley of Milford'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Ridge Valley of Milford compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,900 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Ridge Valley of Milford (EPA ID: MI0000838) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 512 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 48322 in West Bloomfield.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 1, 2022 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.001 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.

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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.

  • 48322 - West Bloomfield

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Ridge Valley of Milford (MI0000838) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ridge Valley of Milford water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Ridge Valley of Milford; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Ridge Valley of Milford serve?

Ridge Valley of Milford serves approximately 512 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.

Where does Ridge Valley of Milford get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Ridge Valley of Milford's water?
Detected contaminants include Revised Total Coliform Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Ridge Valley of Milford serve?
Ridge Valley of Milford serves approximately 512 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Ridge Valley of Milford's water source?
Ridge Valley of Milford draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Ridge Valley of Milford's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Ridge Valley of Milford's service area?
The Ridge Valley of Milford service area has a median household income of $118,001. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Ridge Valley of Milford get its water?
Ridge Valley of Milford'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Ridge Valley of Milford (MI): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0000838/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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