Historical Compliance Records MI 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Paw Paw Lake Mh Park

EPA ID: MI0040062 ยท 122 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Paw Paw Lake Mh Park (MI0040062): 2 health-based violations recorded since 2021. While 2 violations did appear in Paw Paw Lake Mh Park's monitoring record, none is listed as unresolved; the utility serves approximately 122 residents. A closed violation record does not by itself establish compliance with every current EPA standard.

Data: EPA SDWIS

122
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
2
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
1
Contaminants Flagged
$196K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Paw Paw Lake Mh Park Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$60,396
Median Household Income
8,577
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
29%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
73%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Paw Paw Lake Mh Park have a median household income of $60,396 and about 8,577 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 73% 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

Paw Paw Lake Mh Park's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

65 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Paw Paw Lake Mh Park (EPA ID: MI0040062) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 122 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 49038 in Coloma.

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
May 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Health-based Resolved
December 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform Rule Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Revised Total Coliform Rule MCL Violation 2 Yes

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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 available EPA compliance records for Paw Paw Lake Mh Park (MI0040062) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paw Paw Lake Mh Park water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Paw Paw Lake Mh Park; 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 Paw Paw Lake Mh Park serve?

Paw Paw Lake Mh Park serves approximately 122 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.

Where does Paw Paw Lake Mh Park get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 2 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Paw Paw Lake Mh Park serve? ▼
Paw Paw Lake Mh Park serves approximately 122 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Paw Paw Lake Mh Park's water source? ▼
Paw Paw Lake Mh Park draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Paw Paw Lake Mh Park's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Paw Paw Lake Mh Park? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Paw Paw Lake Mh Park have a median household income of $60,396 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Paw Paw Lake Mh Park get its water? ▼
Paw Paw Lake Mh Park's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Paw Paw Lake Mh Park (MI): 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0040062/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Paw Paw Lake Mh Park (EPA ID: MI0040062) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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