Historical Compliance Records MI

Chocolay Bungalows

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

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Chocolay Bungalows (MI0001416): 2 EPA violations in the last five years. Past issues aside, Chocolay Bungalows cleared all 2 violations and is compliant today, supplying 50 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

50
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
2
Contaminants Flagged
$245K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$62,321
Median Household Income
33,199
Service Area Population
13%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Chocolay Bungalows serves a community with a median household income of $62,321 and an estimated 33,199 residents across its service area. 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 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
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
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 71% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Chocolay Bungalows compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Lead Pipe Replacement $4,260
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $5,860

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 $5,860 (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

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 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report 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
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.

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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record 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

What contaminants are in Chocolay Bungalows's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants 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 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.
What is the demographic profile of Chocolay Bungalows's service area?
The Chocolay Bungalows service area has a median household income of $62,321. 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 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.). Chocolay Bungalows (MI): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0001416/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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