Water System Report MI

Penny Lake Estates Subdivision

EPA ID: MI0005235 ยท 390 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Penny Lake Estates Subdivision (MI0005235): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Penny Lake Estates Subdivision - the supplier serving 390 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

Data: EPA SDWIS

390
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0005 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$288K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Penny Lake Estates Subdivision Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$89,411
Median Household Income
24,118
Service Area Population
10%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Penny Lake Estates Subdivision serves a community with a median household income of $89,411 and an estimated 24,118 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% 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

Penny Lake Estates Subdivision'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 64% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Lincoln Pines
390 people
3 violations
4 violations
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380 people
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380 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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

Penny Lake Estates Subdivision (EPA ID: MI0005235) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 390 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 48390 in Walled Lake.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0005 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 Penny Lake Estates Subdivision (MI0005235) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Penny Lake Estates Subdivision water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Penny Lake Estates Subdivision in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Penny Lake Estates Subdivision serve?

Penny Lake Estates Subdivision serves approximately 390 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.

Where does Penny Lake Estates Subdivision get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Penny Lake Estates Subdivision meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Penny Lake Estates Subdivision serve?
Penny Lake Estates Subdivision serves approximately 390 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Penny Lake Estates Subdivision's water source?
Penny Lake Estates Subdivision draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Penny Lake Estates Subdivision's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0005 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Penny Lake Estates Subdivision's service area?
The Penny Lake Estates Subdivision service area has a median household income of $89,411. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Penny Lake Estates Subdivision get its water?
Penny Lake Estates Subdivision'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Penny Lake Estates Subdivision Water Quality Report, MI. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0005235/
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