Historical Compliance Records MI 4 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Cadgewith Farms

EPA ID: MI0040599 · 344 people served · 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Cadgewith Farms (MI0040599): 4 past health-based violations, since resolved. A total of 6 EPA violations spanning the past five monitoring years sit on Cadgewith Farms's record - every finding has been officially cleared, and the supplier now holds current compliance status for its service population of approximately 344 people, with no outstanding enforcement of any kind.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B · 79
Avg Safety Score
344
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
6
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
2
Contaminants Flagged
$318K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cadgewith Farms Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$106,651
Median Household Income
18,109
Service Area Population
14%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cadgewith Farms serves a community with a median household income of $106,651 and an estimated 18,109 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% 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

Cadgewith Farms'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Cadgewith Farms compares to EPA limits

Gross Beta 4 pCi/L (8% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 50 pCi/L

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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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 $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,900 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Cadgewith Farms (EPA ID: MI0040599) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 344 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 48820 in Dewitt.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (79/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 6 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 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
January 1, 2025 Gross Beta Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Gross Beta Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Gross Beta Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Gross Beta Health-based Resolved
September 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report 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
Gross Beta Radionuclides 4 Yes
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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 Cadgewith Farms (MI0040599) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cadgewith Farms water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Cadgewith Farms; its 6 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Cadgewith Farms serve?

Cadgewith Farms serves approximately 344 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.

Where does Cadgewith Farms get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Cadgewith Farms safe to drink?
Cadgewith Farms earns a B safety grade with 6 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Cadgewith Farms's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Gross Beta. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Cadgewith Farms serve?
Cadgewith Farms serves approximately 344 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Cadgewith Farms's water source?
Cadgewith Farms draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Cadgewith Farms's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Cadgewith Farms's service area?
The Cadgewith Farms service area has a median household income of $106,651. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Cadgewith Farms get its water?
Cadgewith Farms'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

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