Historical Compliance Records MI

Elmwood Twp - Timberlee

EPA ID: MI0006625 ยท 510 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Elmwood Twp - Timberlee (MI0006625): 2 EPA violations in the last five years. Elmwood Twp - Timberlee carries 2 resolved violations in the five-year EPA record - each has been formally closed, and the supplier, which serves approximately 510 people, now meets all applicable federal drinking water standards with no open enforcement activity remaining.

Data: EPA SDWIS

510
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$359K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Elmwood Twp - Timberlee Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$84,236
Median Household Income
25,029
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
65th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Elmwood Twp - Timberlee serves a community with a median household income of $84,236 and an estimated 25,029 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% 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

Elmwood Twp - Timberlee'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
5th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

40 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 Elmwood Twp - Timberlee compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

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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 $200
Total Estimated Cost $1,400

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 $1,400 (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

Elmwood Twp - Timberlee (EPA ID: MI0006625) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 510 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 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
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment 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
Surface Water Treatment 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
0.002 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 Elmwood Twp - Timberlee (MI0006625) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elmwood Twp - Timberlee water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Elmwood Twp - Timberlee; 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 Elmwood Twp - Timberlee serve?

Elmwood Twp - Timberlee serves approximately 510 people across 2 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Elmwood Twp - Timberlee get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Elmwood Twp - Timberlee's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 Elmwood Twp - Timberlee serve?
Elmwood Twp - Timberlee serves approximately 510 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Elmwood Twp - Timberlee's water source?
Elmwood Twp - Timberlee draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Elmwood Twp - Timberlee's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Elmwood Twp - Timberlee's service area?
The Elmwood Twp - Timberlee service area has a median household income of $84,236. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Elmwood Twp - Timberlee get its water?
Elmwood Twp - Timberlee'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.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Elmwood Twp - Timberlee (EPA ID: MI0006625) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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