North Morris Estates
EPA ID: MI0040155 · 313 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for North Morris Estates (MI0040155): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. The EPA enforcement database lists 1 active violation for North Morris Estates - a provider that delivers drinking water to approximately 313 people and has not yet formally resolved those findings.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for North Morris Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The North Morris Estates serves a community with a median household income of $53,462 and an estimated 40,624 residents across its service area. Approximately 80% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 53% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
North Morris 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How North Morris Estates compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.
PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.
Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Bromate at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.
Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Chlorodibromomethane was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
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System Overview
North Morris Estates (EPA ID: MI0040155) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 313 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 26 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 2, 2025 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Lead | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | PFOA | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | PFNA | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Monochloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Dichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Bromodichloromethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Dibromochloromethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Bromoform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Chlorodibromomethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Trichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Monobromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Dibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Bromochloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Bromodichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Chlorodibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Tribromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | Yes |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| PFOA | PFAS | 1 | No |
| PFNA | PFAS | 1 | No |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromodichloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Dibromochloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromoform | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Chlorodibromomethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromodichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 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 North Morris Estates (MI0040155) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Morris Estates water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does North Morris Estates serve?
North Morris Estates serves approximately 313 people across 2 ZIP codes in Michigan.
Where does North Morris Estates get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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