Water System Report MI

Hidden Hamlet Association

EPA ID: MI0003132 · 465 people served · 1 ZIP code

Across every monitored period in the past five years, Hidden Hamlet Association reported no EPA violations for its service population of 465.

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

465
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$333K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hidden Hamlet Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$85,230
Median Household Income
7,277
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hidden Hamlet Association serves a community with a median household income of $85,230 and an estimated 7,277 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Hidden Hamlet Association'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Emmet 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

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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

Hidden Hamlet Association (EPA ID: MI0003132) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 465 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 49740 in Harbor Springs.

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

  • 49740 — Harbor Springs

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Hidden Hamlet Association (MI0003132) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hidden Hamlet Association water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Hidden Hamlet Association has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Hidden Hamlet Association serve?

Hidden Hamlet Association serves approximately 465 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.

Where does Hidden Hamlet Association 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
156
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 2023-07-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 465
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?
Hidden Hamlet Association meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Hidden Hamlet Association serve?
Hidden Hamlet Association serves approximately 465 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Hidden Hamlet Association's water source?
Hidden Hamlet Association draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Hidden Hamlet Association's service area?
The Hidden Hamlet Association service area has a median household income of $85,230. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Hidden Hamlet Association get its water?
Hidden Hamlet Association'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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