Sandpiper Estates
EPA ID: MI0040447 · 215 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Sandpiper Estates (MI0040447): 2 EPA violations in the last five years. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Sandpiper Estates, 2 violations appear in the five-year dataset, but none remain open - the utility has addressed each finding and is in current compliance, with no pending enforcement affecting the 215 people in its service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Sandpiper Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Sandpiper Estates serves a community with a median household income of $58,297 and an estimated 4,413 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 75% 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?
Sandpiper 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Sandpiper Estates compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Michigan
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
Sandpiper Estates (EPA ID: MI0040447) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 215 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 48450 in Lexington.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | 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 | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.002 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.
- 48450 - Lexington
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Sandpiper Estates (MI0040447) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sandpiper Estates water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Sandpiper Estates; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Sandpiper Estates serve?
Sandpiper Estates serves approximately 215 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.
Where does Sandpiper Estates get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Sandpiper Estates (MI): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0040447/
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