Water System Report MI

Highland Greens Estates

EPA ID: MI0040387 · 2,268 people served · 12 ZIP codes

Highland Greens Estates's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric — no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 2,268 residents year after year.

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

2,268
People Served
12
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$287K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Highland Greens Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$89,914
Median Household Income
164,136
Service Area Population
9%
Disadvantaged Population
32th
Poverty Percentile
33th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Highland Greens Estates serves a community with a median household income of $89,914 and an estimated 164,136 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Highland Greens 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
25th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
46th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Ransom County, North Dakota rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 71% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $840
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $60
Total Estimated Cost $1,300

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.

System Overview

Highland Greens Estates (EPA ID: MI0040387) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 2,268 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 12 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

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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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 6 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 6 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Highland Greens Estates (MI0040387) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Highland Greens Estates water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Highland Greens Estates serve?

Highland Greens Estates serves approximately 2,268 people across 12 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Highland Greens 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
879
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: 2,268
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?
Highland Greens Estates meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Highland Greens Estates serve?
Highland Greens Estates serves approximately 2,268 people with drinking water across 12 ZIP codes.
What is Highland Greens Estates's water source?
Highland Greens Estates draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Highland Greens Estates's service area?
The Highland Greens Estates service area has a median household income of $89,914. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Highland Greens Estates get its water?
Highland Greens 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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