Monitoring Violations MI

Mystic View Apartments

EPA ID: MI0004596 · 100 people served · 2 ZIP codes

In the five-year tracking period, Mystic View Apartments filed 2 violations — each has been cleared, and the utility now meets all federal standards for its 100 residents.

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

B · 82
Avg Safety Score
100
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0025 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
1
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mystic View Apartments Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$48,809
Median Household Income
3,288
Service Area Population
28%
Disadvantaged Population
55th
Poverty Percentile
65th
Energy Burden Percentile
75%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mystic View Apartments serves a community with a median household income of $48,809 and an estimated 3,288 residents across its service area. Approximately 75% 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

Mystic View 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
35th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
45th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Van Buren 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

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Mystic View Apartments compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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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.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

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

MYSTIC VIEW APARTMENTS (EPA ID: MI0004596) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 100 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: B (82/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

2 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
49450 0.0025 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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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 Mystic View Apartments (MI0004596) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mystic View Apartments water safe to drink?

Mystic View Apartments has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Mystic View Apartments serve?

Mystic View Apartments serves approximately 100 people across 2 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Mystic View 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
41
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 100
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

Is water from Mystic View Apartments safe to drink?
Mystic View Apartments earns a B safety grade with 2 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Mystic View Apartments's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 Mystic View Apartments serve?
Mystic View Apartments serves approximately 100 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Mystic View Apartments's water source?
Mystic View Apartments draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Mystic View Apartments's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0025 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Mystic View Apartments's service area?
The Mystic View Apartments service area has a median household income of $48,809. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Mystic View Apartments get its water?
Mystic View 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.

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Mystic View Apartments (EPA ID: MI0004596) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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