Current Noncompliance MI

Burr Oak

EPA ID: MI0001000 ยท 828 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Burr Oak (MI0001000): 2 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Burr Oak's EPA file includes 2 unresolved violations; the utility supplies water to approximately 828 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

828
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
23
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
22
Contaminants Flagged
$147K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Burr Oak Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$64,770
Median Household Income
21,883
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
47%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Burr Oak have a median household income of $64,770 and about 21,883 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 76% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 47% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Burr Oak'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

70 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
1 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 99% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Burr Oak (EPA ID: MI0001000) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 828 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

2 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 21 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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
July 2, 2025 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2021 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Xylenes, Total Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 DICHLOROMETHANE Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 o-Dichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 p-Dichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Vinyl chloride Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 1,1-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 1,2-Dichloroethane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 1,1,1-Trichloroethane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Carbon tetrachloride Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 1,2-Dichloropropane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Trichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 1,1,2-Trichloroethane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Tetrachloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 CHLOROBENZENE Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Benzene Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Xylenes, Total Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
DICHLOROMETHANE Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
o-Dichlorobenzene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
p-Dichlorobenzene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Vinyl chloride Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
1,1-Dichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
1,2-Dichloroethane Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
1,1,1-Trichloroethane Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Carbon tetrachloride Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
1,2-Dichloropropane Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Trichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
Below the reporting limit No 2023-12-31

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

Radon Risk in Service Area

2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 Burr Oak (MI0001000) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burr Oak water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Burr Oak serve?

Burr Oak serves approximately 828 people across 2 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Burr Oak get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 23 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Burr Oak serve? ▼
Burr Oak serves approximately 828 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Burr Oak's water source? ▼
Burr Oak draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Burr Oak's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. 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 Burr Oak? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Burr Oak have a median household income of $64,770 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 47% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Burr Oak get its water? ▼
Burr Oak'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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Burr Oak (MI): 23 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0001000/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-water-system-mi0001000,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Burr Oak (MI): 23 EPA Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0001000/}
}

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Burr Oak (EPA ID: MI0001000) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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