Water System Report MI

Lakeshore Hilltop Apartments

EPA ID: MI0003753 · 93 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Water monitoring for Lakeshore Hilltop Apartments: clean, five years, 93 residents.

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

93
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$300K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lakeshore Hilltop Apartments Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$94,711
Median Household Income
31,151
Service Area Population
10%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lakeshore Hilltop Apartments serves a community with a median household income of $94,711 and an estimated 31,151 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% 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

Lakeshore Hilltop 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
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

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.008 ppt, PFOS: 0.016 ppt, PFNA: 0.006 ppt, PFHxS: 0.051 ppt, PFBS: 0.42 ppt, HFPO-DA: 0.37 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,100 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Lakeshore Hilltop Apartments (EPA ID: MI0003753) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 93 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lakeshore Hilltop Apartments (MI0003753) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lakeshore Hilltop Apartments water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Lakeshore Hilltop Apartments serve?

Lakeshore Hilltop Apartments serves approximately 93 people across 2 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Lakeshore Hilltop 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
11
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
Population served: 93
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?
Lakeshore Hilltop Apartments meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lakeshore Hilltop Apartments serve?
Lakeshore Hilltop Apartments serves approximately 93 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Lakeshore Hilltop Apartments's water source?
Lakeshore Hilltop Apartments draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lakeshore Hilltop Apartments's service area?
The Lakeshore Hilltop Apartments service area has a median household income of $94,711. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lakeshore Hilltop Apartments get its water?
Lakeshore Hilltop 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.
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