Water System Report MI

Sugartree Apartments

EPA ID: MI0006575 · 375 people served · 2 ZIP codes

From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Sugartree Apartments has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 375 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

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

375
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2024) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sugartree Apartments Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$113,145
Median Household Income
23,548
Service Area Population
30%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sugartree Apartments serves a community with a median household income of $113,145 and an estimated 23,548 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% 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

Sugartree Apartments'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Ingham 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 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Sugartree Apartments (EPA ID: MI0006575) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 375 people from groundwater sources.

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

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 Sugartree Apartments (MI0006575) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sugartree Apartments water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Sugartree Apartments has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Sugartree Apartments serve?

Sugartree Apartments serves approximately 375 people across 2 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Sugartree Apartments 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
7
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 2023-01-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 375
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?
Sugartree Apartments meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Sugartree Apartments serve?
Sugartree Apartments serves approximately 375 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Sugartree Apartments's water source?
Sugartree Apartments draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Sugartree Apartments's service area?
The Sugartree Apartments service area has a median household income of $113,145. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Sugartree Apartments get its water?
Sugartree Apartments'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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