Historical Compliance Records MI

Chocolay Bungalows

EPA ID: MI0001416 ยท 50 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Chocolay Bungalows (MI0001416): a lead 90th-percentile reading above the EPA action level. Chocolay Bungalows has 2 EPA violations on record, all marked resolved in the federal data; the utility serves 50 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

50
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
2
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.03 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2000-12-31) - Above EPA Action Level
2
Contaminants Flagged
$245K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Chocolay Bungalows Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$62,321
Median Household Income
33,199
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
13%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Chocolay Bungalows have a median household income of $62,321 and about 33,199 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 71% 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

Chocolay Bungalows'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
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

50 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 71% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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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.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

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

System Overview

Chocolay Bungalows (EPA ID: MI0001416) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 50 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 49855 in Marquette.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 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
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 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
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.03 mg/L (2000-12-31).

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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Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 Chocolay Bungalows (MI0001416) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chocolay Bungalows water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Chocolay Bungalows; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Chocolay Bungalows serve?

Chocolay Bungalows serves approximately 50 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.

Where does Chocolay Bungalows get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 2 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 Chocolay Bungalows serve? ▼
Chocolay Bungalows serves approximately 50 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Chocolay Bungalows's water source? ▼
Chocolay Bungalows draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Chocolay Bungalows's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.03 mg/L (sample period ending 2000-12-31). This exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. A lead-certified filter is recommended, especially for homes with young children.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Chocolay Bungalows? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Chocolay Bungalows have a median household income of $62,321 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Chocolay Bungalows get its water? ▼
Chocolay Bungalows'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.). Chocolay Bungalows (MI): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0001416/
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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

Chocolay Bungalows (EPA ID: MI0001416) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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