Water System Report MI

White Creek Country Estates

EPA ID: MI0040294 · 300 people served · 1 ZIP code

Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — White Creek Country Estates has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 300 residents.

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

300
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$248K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for White Creek Country Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$78,247
Median Household Income
18,725
Service Area Population
32%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
41%
Pre-1986 Housing

The White Creek Country Estates serves a community with a median household income of $78,247 and an estimated 18,725 residents across its service area. Approximately 41% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 32% 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?

Groundwater

White Creek Country 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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

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

29 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
41 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 41% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $700

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

White Creek Country Estates (EPA ID: MI0040294) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 300 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 49319 in Cedar Springs.

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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ZIP Codes Served

  • 49319 — Cedar Springs

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for White Creek Country Estates (MI0040294) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is White Creek Country Estates water safe to drink?

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

How many people does White Creek Country Estates serve?

White Creek Country Estates serves approximately 300 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.

Where does White Creek Country 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
177
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 300
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?
White Creek Country Estates meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does White Creek Country Estates serve?
White Creek Country Estates serves approximately 300 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is White Creek Country Estates's water source?
White Creek Country Estates draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of White Creek Country Estates's service area?
The White Creek Country Estates service area has a median household income of $78,247. EPA EJScreen data classifies 32% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does White Creek Country Estates get its water?
White Creek Country 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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