Water System Report MI

Plainwell Pines H C F

EPA ID: MI0060695 · 58 people served · 1 ZIP code

Five clean years on EPA record — Plainwell Pines H C F, 58 residents served.

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

58
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$234K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$75,250
Median Household Income
15,410
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Plainwell Pines H C F serves a community with a median household income of $75,250 and an estimated 15,410 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% 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

Plainwell Pines H C F'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Allegan 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

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 77% 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
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Plainwell Pines H C F (EPA ID: MI0060695) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 58 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 49080 in Plainwell.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Plainwell Pines H C F (MI0060695) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plainwell Pines H C F water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Plainwell Pines H C F has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Plainwell Pines H C F serve?

Plainwell Pines H C F serves approximately 58 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.

Where does Plainwell Pines H C F 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
1
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 2020-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 58
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?
Plainwell Pines H C F meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Plainwell Pines H C F serve?
Plainwell Pines H C F serves approximately 58 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Plainwell Pines H C F's water source?
Plainwell Pines H C F draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Plainwell Pines H C F's service area?
The Plainwell Pines H C F service area has a median household income of $75,250. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Plainwell Pines H C F get its water?
Plainwell Pines H C F'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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