Houghton Heights Manor
EPA ID: MI0003237 · 50 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Houghton Heights Manor (MI0003237): 2 violations on record since 2021. Over the period covered by EPA data, Houghton Heights Manor recorded 2 violations, each listed as resolved; the utility serves 50 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Houghton Heights Manor Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Houghton Heights Manor have a median household income of $54,622 and about 7,922 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 70% 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Houghton Heights Manor'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.
Infrastructure Risk
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Houghton Heights Manor (EPA ID: MI0003237) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 50 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 48629 in Houghton Lake.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 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, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
Lead & Copper
No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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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.
- 48629 - Houghton Lake
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Houghton Heights Manor (MI0003237) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Houghton Heights Manor water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Houghton Heights Manor; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Houghton Heights Manor serve?
Houghton Heights Manor serves approximately 50 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.
Where does Houghton Heights Manor get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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