Historical Compliance Records MI

Hart

EPA ID: MI0003060 ยท 2,126 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Hart (MI0003060): 4 violations on record since 2021. 4 violations on file at Hart, none open; 2,126 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,126
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0027 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
Zone 3
County Radon Potential ยท Low
2
Contaminants Flagged
$149K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hart Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$62,112
Median Household Income
11,381
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
57%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Hart have a median household income of $62,112 and about 11,381 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 57% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Hart'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

57 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
11 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 84% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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City of West Branch
2,139 people
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2,148 people
0 violations
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2,150 people
0 violations
Spaulding Township
2,153 people
0 violations
Sylvan Lake
2,155 people
2 violations

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Hart (EPA ID: MI0003060) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 2,126 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 4 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 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, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 11, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 11, 2021 Lead and Copper 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
Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 2 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0027 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 3.

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 Hart (MI0003060) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hart water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Hart; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Hart serve?

Hart serves approximately 2,126 people across 2 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Hart get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 4 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Hart serve? ▼
Hart serves approximately 2,126 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Hart's water source? ▼
Hart draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Hart's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0027 mg/L (sample period ending 2024-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Hart? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Hart have a median household income of $62,112 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 57% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Hart get its water? ▼
Hart'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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Hart (MI): 4 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0003060/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Hart (MI): 4 EPA Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0003060/}
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Hart (EPA ID: MI0003060) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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