Current Health-Based Noncompliance MI 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

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

60
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
33
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.003 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
29
Contaminants Flagged
$258K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Argentine Care Center Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$83,913
Median Household Income
20,537
Service Area Population
39%
Disadvantaged Population
55th
Poverty Percentile
75th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
35th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

33 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 47% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Argentine Care Center compares to EPA limits

PFOA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Chlorodibromomethane 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Bromate 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L
Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults

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

Flood Insurance Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,500
Water Filtration $450
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,350

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,350 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

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

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

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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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

What contaminants are in Argentine Care Center's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Chlorodibromomethane, Bromate. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Argentine Care Center serve?
Argentine Care Center serves approximately 60 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Argentine Care Center's water source?
Argentine Care Center draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Argentine Care Center's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.003 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Argentine Care Center's service area?
The Argentine Care Center service area has a median household income of $83,913. EPA EJScreen data classifies 39% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Argentine Care Center get its water?
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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Argentine Care Center (MI): 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0066355/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Argentine Care Center (EPA ID: MI0066355) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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