Water System Report MI

Orchard Cove

EPA ID: MI0040647 · 255 people served · 5 ZIP codes

EPA monitoring data for Orchard Cove shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 255 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

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

255
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$362K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Orchard Cove Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$111,453
Median Household Income
106,888
Service Area Population
19%
Disadvantaged Population
36th
Poverty Percentile
38th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Orchard Cove serves a community with a median household income of $111,453 and an estimated 106,888 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% 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

Orchard Cove'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
18th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
48th
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

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 58% 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 $980
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $60
Total Estimated Cost $1,440

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

Orchard Cove (EPA ID: MI0040647) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 255 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 4 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 Orchard Cove (MI0040647) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orchard Cove water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Orchard Cove serve?

Orchard Cove serves approximately 255 people across 5 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Orchard Cove 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
120
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
Population served: 255
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?
Orchard Cove meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Orchard Cove serve?
Orchard Cove serves approximately 255 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Orchard Cove's water source?
Orchard Cove draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Orchard Cove's service area?
The Orchard Cove service area has a median household income of $111,453. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Orchard Cove get its water?
Orchard Cove'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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