Historical Compliance Records MI

Iron Mountain

EPA ID: MI0003400 ยท 7,500 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Iron Mountain (MI0003400): 1 violation on record since 2021. 1 violation on file at Iron Mountain, none open; 7,500 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

7,500
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0068 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
1
Contaminants Flagged
$117K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Iron Mountain Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$61,067
Median Household Income
18,791
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
14%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
82%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Iron Mountain have a median household income of $61,067 and about 18,791 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 82% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Iron Mountain'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

58 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
9 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 87% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 3 detections recorded.

State PFAS values in our reference data (state drinking-water standard (enforceable)); check current state rules: PFNA: 6 ppt, PFOA: 8 ppt, PFOS: 16 ppt, PFHxS: 51 ppt, PFBS: 420 ppt, PFHxA: 400000 ppt, HFPO-DA: 370 ppt
Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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Ada Township
7,584 people
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7,363 people
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Hastings
7,350 people
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Hudsonville
7,708 people
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River Rouge
7,224 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $500

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.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $500 (one-time) vs. $5,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

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

System Overview

Iron Mountain (EPA ID: MI0003400) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 7,500 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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

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) 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0068 mg/L No 2025-12-31

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

3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.

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 Iron Mountain (MI0003400) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iron Mountain water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Iron Mountain; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Iron Mountain serve?

Iron Mountain serves approximately 7,500 people across 3 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Iron Mountain get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: No PFAS Reported Above Reporting Levels

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were reported above UCMR5 minimum reporting levels.

Samples collected
58

EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 1 recorded violation, 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 Iron Mountain serve? ▼
Iron Mountain serves approximately 7,500 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Iron Mountain's water source? ▼
Iron Mountain draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Iron Mountain's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0068 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). 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 Iron Mountain? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Iron Mountain have a median household income of $61,067 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Iron Mountain get its water? ▼
Iron Mountain'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.). Iron Mountain (MI): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0003400/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Iron Mountain (MI): 1 EPA Violation}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0003400/}
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

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

3

Contact your utility

Iron Mountain (EPA ID: MI0003400) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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