Argentine Care Center
EPA ID: MI0066355 ยท 60 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Argentine Care Center (MI0066355): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Compliance tracking for Argentine Care Center shows 2 pending violations logged in the EPA system - the supplier delivers water to approximately 60 residents while those findings remain open.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Argentine Care Center Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Argentine Care Center serves a community with a median household income of $83,913 and an estimated 20,537 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 39% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
Argentine Care Center'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Argentine Care Center compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.
PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.
Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Bromate at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.
Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Chlorodibromomethane was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Argentine Care Center (EPA ID: MI0066355) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 60 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 31 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2025 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Barium | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Lead | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 11, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Combined Radium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | PFOA | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | PFNA | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Monochloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Dichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Bromodichloromethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Dibromochloromethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Bromoform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Chlorodibromomethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Trichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Monobromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Dibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Bromochloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Barium | Inorganic | 1 | Yes |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| PFOA | PFAS | 1 | No |
| PFNA | PFAS | 1 | No |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromodichloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Dibromochloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromoform | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Chlorodibromomethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.003 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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ$400
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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 Argentine Care Center (MI0066355) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Argentine Care Center water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Argentine Care Center. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Argentine Care Center serve?
Argentine Care Center serves approximately 60 people across 2 ZIP codes in Michigan.
Where does Argentine Care Center get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Argentine Care Center (MI): 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0066355/
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What You Can Do
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