Water System Report MI

Apple Carr Village

EPA ID: MI0040355 ยท 1,125 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Apple Carr Village (MI0040355): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Apple Carr Village sits well above the baseline - five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 1,125 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,125
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00145 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$155K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Apple Carr Village Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$62,254
Median Household Income
55,675
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Apple Carr Village serves a community with a median household income of $62,254 and an estimated 55,675 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 43% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Apple Carr Village'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
90th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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1,133 people
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1,146 people
0 violations
0 violations

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

Apple Carr Village (EPA ID: MI0040355) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 1,125 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00145 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 Apple Carr Village (MI0040355) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Apple Carr Village water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Apple Carr Village in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Apple Carr Village serve?

Apple Carr Village serves approximately 1,125 people across 2 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Apple Carr Village get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Apple Carr Village meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Apple Carr Village serve?
Apple Carr Village serves approximately 1,125 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Apple Carr Village's water source?
Apple Carr Village draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Apple Carr Village's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00145 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Apple Carr Village's service area?
The Apple Carr Village service area has a median household income of $62,254. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Apple Carr Village get its water?
Apple Carr Village'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Apple Carr Village Water Quality Report, MI. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0040355/
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