Current Noncompliance MI 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Sunset Ridge Mhc

EPA ID: MI0040662 ยท 360 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Sunset Ridge Mhc (MI0040662): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. EPA record snapshot: Sunset Ridge Mhc, 1 open violation, 360 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

360
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
5
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
5
Contaminants Flagged
$213K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sunset Ridge Mhc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$92,457
Median Household Income
15,669
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
25%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
63th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Sunset Ridge Mhc have a median household income of $92,457 and about 15,669 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Sunset Ridge Mhc's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
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

54 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 78% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

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

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

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 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 TTHM Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 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 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
TTHM Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Public Notice Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Treatment Technique 1 Yes
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 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 available EPA compliance records 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 5 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Sunset Ridge Mhc serve? ▼
Sunset Ridge Mhc serves approximately 360 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Sunset Ridge Mhc's water source? ▼
Sunset Ridge Mhc draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Sunset Ridge Mhc's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.002 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Sunset Ridge Mhc? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Sunset Ridge Mhc have a median household income of $92,457 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Sunset Ridge Mhc get its water? ▼
Sunset Ridge Mhc's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Sunset Ridge Mhc (MI): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0040662/
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  title  = {{Sunset Ridge Mhc (MI): 1 Health Violation}},
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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