Water System Report MI

Blue Lake Residences

EPA ID: MI0003925 · 212 people served · 8 ZIP codes

In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Blue Lake Residences posted zero EPA violations serving 212 residents.

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

212
People Served
8
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$344K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$97,278
Median Household Income
119,660
Service Area Population
18%
Disadvantaged Population
38th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Blue Lake Residences serves a community with a median household income of $97,278 and an estimated 119,660 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% 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

Blue Lake Residences'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
25th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
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.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 67% 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
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

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 8 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 6 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 Blue Lake Residences (MI0003925) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blue Lake Residences water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Blue Lake Residences has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Blue Lake Residences serve?

Blue Lake Residences serves approximately 212 people across 8 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Blue Lake Residences 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
70
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 2001-01-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 212
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?
Blue Lake Residences meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Blue Lake Residences serve?
Blue Lake Residences serves approximately 212 people with drinking water across 8 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.
What is the demographic profile of Blue Lake Residences's service area?
The Blue Lake Residences service area has a median household income of $97,278. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Blue Lake Residences get its water?
Blue Lake Residences'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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