Monitoring Violations MI

Intersect Healthcare

EPA ID: MI0062658 · 86 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Intersect Healthcare's current EPA file includes 1 unresolved violation — every outstanding finding is documented in federal records for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 86 residents across its service territory.

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

A · 97
Avg Safety Score
86
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00054 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
2
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Intersect Healthcare Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$97,500
Median Household Income
3,929
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
32%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Intersect Healthcare serves a community with a median household income of $97,500 and an estimated 3,929 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Intersect Healthcare'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

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

30 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 44% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Intersect Healthcare compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Intersect Healthcare (EPA ID: MI0062658) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 86 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: A (97/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

2 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
November 15, 2024 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
49430 0.00054 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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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 Intersect Healthcare (MI0062658) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Intersect Healthcare water safe to drink?

Intersect Healthcare has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Intersect Healthcare serve?

Intersect Healthcare serves approximately 86 people across 2 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does Intersect Healthcare 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: 86
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

Is water from Intersect Healthcare safe to drink?
Intersect Healthcare earns a A safety grade with 2 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Intersect Healthcare's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Coliform, Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Intersect Healthcare serve?
Intersect Healthcare serves approximately 86 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Intersect Healthcare's water source?
Intersect Healthcare draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Intersect Healthcare's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00054 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Intersect Healthcare's service area?
The Intersect Healthcare service area has a median household income of $97,500. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Intersect Healthcare get its water?
Intersect Healthcare'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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