Sunset Ridge Mhc
EPA ID: MI0040662 · 360 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Sunset Ridge Mhc (MI0040662): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. The EPA enforcement database lists 1 active violation for Sunset Ridge Mhc - a provider that delivers drinking water to approximately 360 people and has not yet formally resolved those findings.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Sunset Ridge Mhc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Sunset Ridge Mhc serves a community with a median household income of $92,457 and an estimated 15,669 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Sunset Ridge 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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How Sunset Ridge Mhc compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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System Overview
Sunset Ridge Mhc (EPA ID: MI0040662) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 360 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 2 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 8, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00201 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 Sunset Ridge Mhc (MI0040662) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sunset Ridge Mhc water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Sunset Ridge Mhc serve?
Sunset Ridge Mhc serves approximately 360 people across 3 ZIP codes in Michigan.
Where does Sunset Ridge Mhc get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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