Orion Lake Estates Mhc
EPA ID: MI0040399 · 1,058 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Orion Lake Estates Mhc (MI0040399): 5 EPA violations in the last five years. Past issues aside, Orion Lake Estates Mhc cleared all 5 violations and is compliant today, supplying 1,058 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Orion Lake Estates Mhc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Orion Lake Estates Mhc serves a community with a median household income of $115,160 and an estimated 22,674 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Orion Lake Estates Mhc'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 Orion Lake Estates Mhc compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Orion Lake Estates Mhc (EPA ID: MI0040399) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 1,058 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 11, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 2 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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 Orion Lake Estates Mhc (MI0040399) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Orion Lake Estates Mhc water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Orion Lake Estates Mhc; its 5 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Orion Lake Estates Mhc serve?
Orion Lake Estates Mhc serves approximately 1,058 people across 2 ZIP codes in Michigan.
Where does Orion Lake Estates Mhc get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Orion Lake Estates Mhc (MI): 5 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0040399/
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