Historical Compliance Records MI

Sunnydale Gardens Water Association

EPA ID: MI0006480 · 190 people served · 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Sunnydale Gardens Water Association (MI0006480): 4 EPA violations in the last five years. Beyond the 4 historical violations on Sunnydale Gardens Water Association's EPA record, nothing remains open - the utility is currently compliant and supplies water to 190 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

190
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
4
Contaminants Flagged
$362K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sunnydale Gardens Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$111,453
Median Household Income
74,521
Service Area Population
10%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sunnydale Gardens Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $111,453 and an estimated 74,521 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% 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

Sunnydale Gardens Water Association'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Detected Contaminants

How Sunnydale Gardens Water Association compares to EPA limits

Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults

What This Means For You

Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Radium-226 at 1 pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L). Bone cancer and leukemia (known carcinogen). Consider ion exchange (water softener) filtration.

Radium-228 at 1 pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L). Bone cancer and leukemia (known carcinogen). Consider ion exchange (water softener) filtration.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,850
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,250

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,250 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Sunnydale Gardens Water Association (EPA ID: MI0006480) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 190 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 4 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 0 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 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Radium-226 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Radium-228 Non-health-based Resolved
October 11, 2022 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Radium-226 Radionuclides 1 No
Radium-228 Radionuclides 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.

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 Sunnydale Gardens Water Association (MI0006480) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sunnydale Gardens Water Association water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Sunnydale Gardens Water Association; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Sunnydale Gardens Water Association serve?

Sunnydale Gardens Water Association serves approximately 190 people across 2 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Sunnydale Gardens Water Association get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Sunnydale Gardens Water Association's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Radium-226, Radium-228, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 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 Sunnydale Gardens Water Association serve?
Sunnydale Gardens Water Association serves approximately 190 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Sunnydale Gardens Water Association's water source?
Sunnydale Gardens Water Association draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Sunnydale Gardens Water Association's service area?
The Sunnydale Gardens Water Association service area has a median household income of $111,453. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Sunnydale Gardens Water Association get its water?
Sunnydale Gardens Water Association'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

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3

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