Water System Report MI

Springs/portsmouth Apartments

EPA ID: MI0003749 · 3,200 people served · 6 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring records confirm Springs/portsmouth Apartments has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 3,200 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

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

3,200
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$482K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Springs/portsmouth Apartments Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$140,700
Median Household Income
93,747
Service Area Population
10%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Springs/portsmouth Apartments serves a community with a median household income of $140,700 and an estimated 93,747 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% 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

Springs/portsmouth 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Oakland County, Michigan rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 71% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $933
Total Estimated Cost $2,133

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

Springs/portsmouth Apartments (EPA ID: MI0003749) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 3,200 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 4 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Springs/portsmouth Apartments (MI0003749) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Springs/portsmouth Apartments water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Springs/portsmouth Apartments has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Springs/portsmouth Apartments serve?

Springs/portsmouth Apartments serves approximately 3,200 people across 6 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Springs/portsmouth Apartments 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
17
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 3,200
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?
Springs/portsmouth Apartments meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Springs/portsmouth Apartments serve?
Springs/portsmouth Apartments serves approximately 3,200 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Springs/portsmouth Apartments's water source?
Springs/portsmouth Apartments draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Springs/portsmouth Apartments's service area?
The Springs/portsmouth Apartments service area has a median household income of $140,700. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Springs/portsmouth Apartments get its water?
Springs/portsmouth 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.
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