Historical Compliance Records MI

Somerset Centre Estates

EPA ID: MI0040184 ยท 368 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Somerset Centre Estates (MI0040184): 1 violation on record since 2021. Per the federal file, all 1 violation logged for Somerset Centre Estates carry a resolved status, and around 368 people get water from this system.

Data: EPA SDWIS

368
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
1
Contaminants Flagged
$219K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Somerset Centre Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$81,181
Median Household Income
12,422
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
43%
Disadvantaged Population
54th
Poverty Percentile
74th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Somerset Centre Estates have a median household income of $81,181 and about 12,422 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 43% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Somerset Centre Estates'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
24th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

48 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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 $600 (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

Somerset Centre Estates (EPA ID: MI0040184) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 368 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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
January 1, 2023 Nitrate Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Nitrate Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
Below the reporting limit No 2023-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

5 of 5 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 Somerset Centre Estates (MI0040184) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Somerset Centre Estates water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Somerset Centre Estates; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Somerset Centre Estates serve?

Somerset Centre Estates serves approximately 368 people across 5 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Somerset Centre Estates get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 1 recorded violation, 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 Somerset Centre Estates serve? ▼
Somerset Centre Estates serves approximately 368 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Somerset Centre Estates's water source? ▼
Somerset Centre Estates draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Somerset Centre Estates's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. 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 Somerset Centre Estates? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Somerset Centre Estates have a median household income of $81,181 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 43% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Somerset Centre Estates get its water? ▼
Somerset Centre Estates'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Somerset Centre Estates (MI): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0040184/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Somerset Centre Estates (MI): 1 EPA Violation}},
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Somerset Centre Estates (EPA ID: MI0040184) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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