Kent Ridge Apartments
EPA ID: MI0003615 · 120 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Kent Ridge Apartments (MI0003615): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Kent Ridge Apartments's EPA record lists 9 historical violations, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 120 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Kent Ridge Apartments Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Kent Ridge Apartments have a median household income of $76,366 and about 24,344 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 32% 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?
Kent Ridge Apartments'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Kent Ridge Apartments (EPA ID: MI0003615) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 120 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 7 resolved, 2 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 |
| November 30, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2021 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| TTHM | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0361 mg/L | Yes | 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 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 Kent Ridge Apartments (MI0003615) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kent Ridge Apartments water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Kent Ridge Apartments; its 9 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Kent Ridge Apartments serve?
Kent Ridge Apartments serves approximately 120 people across 2 ZIP codes in Michigan.
Where does Kent Ridge Apartments get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
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