Water System Report MI

Thornapple Lake Estates

EPA ID: MI0040047 · 538 people served · 6 ZIP codes

Zero EPA violations over five years — Thornapple Lake Estates has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 538.

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

538
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$408K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Thornapple Lake Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$125,075
Median Household Income
87,307
Service Area Population
10%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Thornapple Lake Estates serves a community with a median household income of $125,075 and an estimated 87,307 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% 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

Thornapple Lake Estates'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Oakland County, Michigan rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

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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

Thornapple Lake Estates (EPA ID: MI0040047) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 538 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 6 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 Thornapple Lake Estates (MI0040047) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thornapple Lake Estates water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Thornapple Lake Estates serve?

Thornapple Lake Estates serves approximately 538 people across 6 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Thornapple Lake Estates 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
215
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: 538
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?
Thornapple Lake Estates meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Thornapple Lake Estates serve?
Thornapple Lake Estates serves approximately 538 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Thornapple Lake Estates's water source?
Thornapple Lake Estates draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Thornapple Lake Estates's service area?
The Thornapple Lake Estates service area has a median household income of $125,075. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Thornapple Lake Estates get its water?
Thornapple Lake Estates'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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