Historical Compliance Records MI 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Kent Ridge Apartments

EPA ID: MI0003615 ยท 120 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Kent Ridge Apartments (MI0003615): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Over the tracked period, Kent Ridge Apartments logged 9 EPA violations - each has been remedied, and the system now supplies 120 people in good standing.

Data: EPA SDWIS

120
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
9
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0361 mg/L
Max Lead Level - Exceeds Limit
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
7
Contaminants Flagged
$250K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Kent Ridge Apartments Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$76,366
Median Household Income
24,344
Service Area Population
32%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Kent Ridge Apartments serves a community with a median household income of $76,366 and an estimated 24,344 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 32% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Kent Ridge Apartments'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

34 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 48% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Kent Ridge Apartments compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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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 $150
Total Estimated Cost $550

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Lead Exposure - Child Lifetime Cost $10,000

Per affected child (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,780
10 years
$15,560
20 years
$31,120

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $550 (one-time) vs. $15,560 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

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

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 9 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

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 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 30, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 11, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform 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
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 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 N/A
Lead exceeds EPA action level in at least one sampling location. Consider using a certified NSF/ANSI 53 or NSF/ANSI 58 filter rated for lead removal.

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

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record 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

What contaminants are in Kent Ridge Apartments's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Stage 1 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Kent Ridge Apartments serve?
Kent Ridge Apartments serves approximately 120 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Kent Ridge Apartments's water source?
Kent Ridge Apartments draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Kent Ridge Apartments's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0361 mg/L. This exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. A lead-certified filter is recommended, especially for homes with young children.
What is the demographic profile of Kent Ridge Apartments's service area?
The Kent Ridge Apartments service area has a median household income of $76,366. EPA EJScreen data classifies 32% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Kent Ridge Apartments get its water?
Kent Ridge Apartments'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Kent Ridge Apartments (MI): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0003615/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

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