Empire, Village of
EPA ID: MI0002130 · 400 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Empire, Village of (MI0002130): 149 EPA violations in the last five years. Dating back across the full five-year EPA tracking window, Empire, Village of encountered 149 violations, each subsequently remedied and closed - today the utility meets all federal drinking water requirements for the 400 residents in its service area and holds no open enforcement actions.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Empire, Village of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Empire, Village of serves a community with a median household income of $105,104 and an estimated 2,118 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Empire, Village of'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Empire, Village of compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
PFOA at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.
PFNA at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.
Contaminant 2015 at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Chlorodibromomethane at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Atrazine at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Contaminant 2015 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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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 | Lead | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Copper | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Nickel | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | PFOA | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | PFNA | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Monochloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Dichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Bromodichloromethane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Dibromochloromethane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Bromoform | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Chlorodibromomethane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Trichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Monobromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Dibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Bromochloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Bromodichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Chlorodibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Tribromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | HAA6Br | Non-health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | Inorganic | 3 | No |
| Copper | Inorganic | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 2005 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 2010 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 2015 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 2020 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 2035 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 2036 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 2037 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Atrazine | Organic | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 2040 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 2041 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 2042 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 2043 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 2044 | 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 | 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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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