Water System Report MI

Cadgewith Farms

EPA ID: MI0040599 · 344 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Cadgewith Farms stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 344 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

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

344
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$387K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 2 (2022) to 3 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$106,651
Median Household Income
39,347
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
37th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cadgewith Farms serves a community with a median household income of $106,651 and an estimated 39,347 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
23th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
53th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Oakland County, Michigan rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 61% 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 $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.

System Overview

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

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 2 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: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 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 Cadgewith Farms (MI0040599) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cadgewith Farms water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Cadgewith Farms serve?

Cadgewith Farms serves approximately 344 people across 3 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Cadgewith Farms 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
226
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 344
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?
Cadgewith Farms meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Cadgewith Farms serve?
Cadgewith Farms serves approximately 344 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
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.
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.
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