Empire, Village of
EPA ID: MI0002130 · 400 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Empire, Village of (MI0002130): 149 violations on record since 2021. 149 violations on file at Empire, Village of, none open; 400 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Empire, Village of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Empire, Village of have a median household income of $105,104 and about 2,118 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Empire, Village of'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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Empire, Village of (EPA ID: MI0002130) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 400 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 51 resolved, 98 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | Nitrate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Nitrite | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Fluoride | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Xylenes, Total | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | DICHLOROMETHANE | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | o-Dichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | p-Dichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Vinyl chloride | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | 1,2-Dichloroethane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Carbon tetrachloride | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | 1,2-Dichloropropane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Trichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Tetrachloroethylene | Non-health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | Monitoring & Reporting | 3 | No |
| Nitrite | Monitoring & Reporting | 3 | No |
| Endrin | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| BHC-GAMMA | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Methoxychlor | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Toxaphene | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| OXAMYL | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Simazine | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Atrazine | Organic | 3 | No |
| Picloram | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Dinoseb | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Aldicarb sulfoxide | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Aldicarb sulfone | Other Violation | 3 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0021 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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.
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 Empire, Village of (MI0002130) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Empire, Village of water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Empire, Village of; its 149 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Empire, Village of serve?
Empire, Village of serves approximately 400 people across 2 ZIP codes in Michigan.
Where does Empire, Village of get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
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