Water System Report MI

Misty Cove Senior Apartments

EPA ID: MI0004428 · 66 people served · 28 ZIP codes

From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Misty Cove Senior Apartments has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 66 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

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

66
People Served
28
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2023) to 5 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Misty Cove Senior Apartments Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$70,955
Median Household Income
384,160
Service Area Population
30%
Disadvantaged Population
49th
Poverty Percentile
49th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Misty Cove Senior Apartments serves a community with a median household income of $70,955 and an estimated 384,160 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

Misty Cove Senior 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
31th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
79th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Eaton 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 79th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 74% 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. 4 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 Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $664
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $36
Total Estimated Cost $1,100

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 $1,100 (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

Misty Cove Senior Apartments (EPA ID: MI0004428) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 66 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 28 ZIP codes across 2 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: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 27 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 Misty Cove Senior Apartments (MI0004428) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Misty Cove Senior Apartments water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Misty Cove Senior Apartments serve?

Misty Cove Senior Apartments serves approximately 66 people across 28 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Misty Cove Senior 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
1
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Population served: 66
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?
Misty Cove Senior Apartments meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Misty Cove Senior Apartments serve?
Misty Cove Senior Apartments serves approximately 66 people with drinking water across 28 ZIP codes.
What is Misty Cove Senior Apartments's water source?
Misty Cove Senior Apartments draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Misty Cove Senior Apartments's service area?
The Misty Cove Senior Apartments service area has a median household income of $70,955. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Misty Cove Senior Apartments get its water?
Misty Cove Senior 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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