Prentis Estates Apartments
EPA ID: MI0002619 · 500 people served · 5 ZIP codes
Federal monitoring records confirm Prentis Estates Apartments has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 500 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 1 (2023) to 5 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Prentis Estates Apartments Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Prentis Estates Apartments serves a community with a median household income of $71,229 and an estimated 109,469 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Prentis Estates Apartments'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.
About 1% of homes in Ingham County, Michigan rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Michigan
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
Prentis Estates Apartments (EPA ID: MI0002619) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 500 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 4 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Prentis Estates Apartments (MI0002619) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Prentis Estates Apartments water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Prentis Estates Apartments has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Prentis Estates Apartments serve?
Prentis Estates Apartments serves approximately 500 people across 5 ZIP codes in Michigan.
Where does Prentis Estates Apartments get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.