Water System Report MI

Highfields Youth Camp

EPA ID: MI0003134 · 96 people served · 1 ZIP code

From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Highfields Youth Camp has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 96 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

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

96
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$200K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Highfields Youth Camp Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$84,444
Median Household Income
1,571
Service Area Population
30%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
46%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Highfields Youth Camp serves a community with a median household income of $84,444 and an estimated 1,571 residents across its service area. Approximately 46% 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

Highfields Youth Camp'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

27 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
43 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 39% 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 Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $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

Highfields Youth Camp (EPA ID: MI0003134) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 96 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 49264 in Onondaga.

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 Highfields Youth Camp (MI0003134) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Highfields Youth Camp water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Highfields Youth Camp has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Highfields Youth Camp serve?

Highfields Youth Camp serves approximately 96 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.

Where does Highfields Youth Camp 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
9
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 96
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?
Highfields Youth Camp meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Highfields Youth Camp serve?
Highfields Youth Camp serves approximately 96 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Highfields Youth Camp's water source?
Highfields Youth Camp draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Highfields Youth Camp's service area?
The Highfields Youth Camp service area has a median household income of $84,444. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Highfields Youth Camp get its water?
Highfields Youth Camp'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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