Water System Report MI

Northport Cottage Owners

EPA ID: MI0004820 · 240 people served · 1 ZIP code

Across every monitored period in the past five years, Northport Cottage Owners reported no EPA violations for its service population of 240.

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

240
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$456K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Northport Cottage Owners Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$90,170
Median Household Income
1,659
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Northport Cottage Owners serves a community with a median household income of $90,170 and an estimated 1,659 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Northport Cottage Owners's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Leelanau 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.

Infrastructure Risk

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% 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 Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

Northport Cottage Owners (EPA ID: MI0004820) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 240 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 49670 in Northport.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Northport Cottage Owners (MI0004820) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Northport Cottage Owners water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Northport Cottage Owners has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Northport Cottage Owners serve?

Northport Cottage Owners serves approximately 240 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.

Where does Northport Cottage Owners get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
94
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: 240
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?
Northport Cottage Owners meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Northport Cottage Owners serve?
Northport Cottage Owners serves approximately 240 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Northport Cottage Owners's water source?
Northport Cottage Owners draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Northport Cottage Owners's service area?
The Northport Cottage Owners service area has a median household income of $90,170. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Northport Cottage Owners get its water?
Northport Cottage Owners's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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