Water System Report MI

The Lighthouse-traverse City Llc

EPA ID: MI0006569 · 55 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at The Lighthouse-traverse City Llc — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 55 residents.

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

55
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$247K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$73,021
Median Household Income
7,293
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The The Lighthouse-traverse City Llc serves a community with a median household income of $73,021 and an estimated 7,293 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

The Lighthouse-traverse City Llc'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Grand Traverse 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. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

27 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
43 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 39% of expected lifespan used End of life

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System Overview

The Lighthouse-traverse City Llc (EPA ID: MI0006569) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 55 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 49649 in Kingsley.

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 The Lighthouse-traverse City Llc (MI0006569) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Lighthouse-traverse City Llc water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, The Lighthouse-traverse City Llc has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does The Lighthouse-traverse City Llc serve?

The Lighthouse-traverse City Llc serves approximately 55 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.

Where does The Lighthouse-traverse City Llc get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
6
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: 55
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?
The Lighthouse-traverse City Llc meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does The Lighthouse-traverse City Llc serve?
The Lighthouse-traverse City Llc serves approximately 55 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is The Lighthouse-traverse City Llc's water source?
The Lighthouse-traverse City Llc draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of The Lighthouse-traverse City Llc's service area?
The The Lighthouse-traverse City Llc service area has a median household income of $73,021. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does The Lighthouse-traverse City Llc get its water?
The Lighthouse-traverse City Llc'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.
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