Water System Report MI

Glen Oaks Community College

EPA ID: MI0002657 · 1,233 people served · 1 ZIP code

Glen Oaks Community College carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 1,233 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

1,233
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$160K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Glen Oaks Community College Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$65,781
Median Household Income
3,369
Service Area Population
47%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Glen Oaks Community College serves a community with a median household income of $65,781 and an estimated 3,369 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 47% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Glen Oaks Community College'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in St. Joseph 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 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 71% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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

Glen Oaks Community College (EPA ID: MI0002657) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 1,233 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 49032 in Centreville.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Glen Oaks Community College (MI0002657) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glen Oaks Community College water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Glen Oaks Community College has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Glen Oaks Community College serve?

Glen Oaks Community College serves approximately 1,233 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.

Where does Glen Oaks Community College get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
2
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,233
Reported to Michigan

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Glen Oaks Community College meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Glen Oaks Community College serve?
Glen Oaks Community College serves approximately 1,233 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Glen Oaks Community College's water source?
Glen Oaks Community College draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Glen Oaks Community College's service area?
The Glen Oaks Community College service area has a median household income of $65,781. EPA EJScreen data classifies 47% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Glen Oaks Community College get its water?
Glen Oaks Community College'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.
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