Current Noncompliance MI

Loch Alpine Sanitary Authority

EPA ID: MI0003940 ยท 1,506 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Loch Alpine Sanitary Authority (MI0003940): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Not yet resolved: 1 EPA violation at Loch Alpine Sanitary Authority, affecting about 1,506 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,506
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0072 mg/L
Max Lead Level
2
Contaminants Flagged
$455K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Loch Alpine Sanitary Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$115,513
Median Household Income
108,443
Service Area Population
12%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Loch Alpine Sanitary Authority serves a community with a median household income of $115,513 and an estimated 108,443 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Loch Alpine Sanitary Authority'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Loch Alpine Sanitary Authority compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

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

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

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 7 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 โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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1,509 people
0 violations
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1,515 people
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1,492 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $800
PFAS Treatment $333
Total Estimated Cost $2,333

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,333 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Loch Alpine Sanitary Authority (EPA ID: MI0003940) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 1,506 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP 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 1 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0072 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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 Loch Alpine Sanitary Authority (MI0003940) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loch Alpine Sanitary Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Loch Alpine Sanitary Authority serve?

Loch Alpine Sanitary Authority serves approximately 1,506 people across 3 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Loch Alpine Sanitary Authority get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Loch Alpine Sanitary Authority's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule, Stage 2 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 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 Loch Alpine Sanitary Authority serve?
Loch Alpine Sanitary Authority serves approximately 1,506 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Loch Alpine Sanitary Authority's water source?
Loch Alpine Sanitary Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Loch Alpine Sanitary Authority's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0072 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Loch Alpine Sanitary Authority's service area?
The Loch Alpine Sanitary Authority service area has a median household income of $115,513. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Loch Alpine Sanitary Authority get its water?
Loch Alpine Sanitary Authority'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Loch Alpine Sanitary Authority (MI): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0003940/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Loch Alpine Sanitary Authority (EPA ID: MI0003940) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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