Shanty Creek - Watars Association
EPA ID: MI0005995 · 1,250 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Shanty Creek - Watars Association (MI0005995): 2 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Shanty Creek - Watars Association's EPA record lists 2 historical violations, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 1,250 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Shanty Creek - Watars Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Shanty Creek - Watars Association have a median household income of $78,750 and about 4,077 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Shanty Creek - Watars Association's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Shanty Creek - Watars Association (EPA ID: MI0005995) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 1,250 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 49615 in Bellaire.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 2 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 2 | Yes |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2023-12-31 |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
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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.
- 49615 - Bellaire
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Shanty Creek - Watars Association (MI0005995) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shanty Creek - Watars Association water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Shanty Creek - Watars Association; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Shanty Creek - Watars Association serve?
Shanty Creek - Watars Association serves approximately 1,250 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.
Where does Shanty Creek - Watars Association get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Shanty Creek - Watars Association (MI): 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0005995/
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