Current Noncompliance MI 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Green Brook Estates

EPA ID: MI0005395 ยท 40 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Green Brook Estates (MI0005395): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Where compliant utilities carry no open actions, Green Brook Estates shows 2 active EPA violations in the federal database for a service population of approximately 40.

Data: EPA SDWIS

40
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
13
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
5
Contaminants Flagged
$385K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Green Brook Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$118,581
Median Household Income
21,476
Service Area Population
5%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Green Brook Estates serves a community with a median household income of $118,581 and an estimated 21,476 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% 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

Green Brook Estates'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Green Brook Estates compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

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

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,600 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Green Brook Estates (EPA ID: MI0005395) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 40 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 48114 in Brighton.

Violation History

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 11 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 9, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 6, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 27, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

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 4 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 3 Yes
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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 Green Brook Estates (MI0005395) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Green Brook Estates water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Green Brook Estates serve?

Green Brook Estates serves approximately 40 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.

Where does Green Brook Estates get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Green Brook Estates's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, 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 5 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 Green Brook Estates serve?
Green Brook Estates serves approximately 40 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Green Brook Estates's water source?
Green Brook Estates draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Green Brook Estates's service area?
The Green Brook Estates service area has a median household income of $118,581. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Green Brook Estates get its water?
Green Brook Estates'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.). Green Brook Estates (MI): 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0005395/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Green Brook Estates (EPA ID: MI0005395) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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