Water System Report MI

Blue Lake Residences

EPA ID: MI0003925 · 212 people served · 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Blue Lake Residences (MI0003925): a lead 90th-percentile reading above the EPA action level. Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, the SDWIS file for Blue Lake Residences lists no EPA violations for this supplier, whose service area covers 212 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

212
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.017 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2001-12-31) - Above EPA Action Level
Zone 3
County Radon Potential · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$202K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Blue Lake Residences Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$77,477
Median Household Income
32,353
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
43%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Blue Lake Residences have a median household income of $77,477 and about 32,353 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 43% 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?

Groundwater

Blue Lake Residences'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
90th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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31 violations

System Overview

Blue Lake Residences (EPA ID: MI0003925) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 212 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.017 mg/L (2001-12-31).

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 3.

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 Blue Lake Residences (MI0003925) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blue Lake Residences water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Blue Lake Residences in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Blue Lake Residences serve?

Blue Lake Residences serves approximately 212 people across 2 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Blue Lake Residences get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Blue Lake Residences; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Blue Lake Residences serve? ▼
Blue Lake Residences serves approximately 212 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Blue Lake Residences's water source? ▼
Blue Lake Residences draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Blue Lake Residences's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.017 mg/L (sample period ending 2001-12-31). 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 the ZIP codes associated with Blue Lake Residences? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Blue Lake Residences have a median household income of $77,477 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 43% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Blue Lake Residences get its water? ▼
Blue Lake Residences'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Blue Lake Residences Water Quality Report, MI. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0003925/
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