Current Noncompliance MI 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Regency at Whitmore Lake

EPA ID: MI0067101 ยท 190 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Regency at Whitmore Lake (MI0067101): 3 unresolved EPA violations on record. Federal data shows 3 unresolved violations at Regency at Whitmore Lake - roughly 190 residents in the service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

190
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
10
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.005 mg/L
Max Lead Level
6
Contaminants Flagged
$286K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Regency at Whitmore Lake Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$82,433
Median Household Income
13,748
Service Area Population
12%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
51%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Regency at Whitmore Lake serves a community with a median household income of $82,433 and an estimated 13,748 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% 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

Regency at Whitmore Lake'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Regency at Whitmore Lake compares to EPA limits

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

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.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,700 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Regency at Whitmore Lake (EPA ID: MI0067101) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 190 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 48189 in Whitmore Lake.

Violation History

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 7 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 3 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
October 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 9, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2025 Lead Non-health-based Resolved
December 2, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 11, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2021 Surface Water Treatment Rule 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 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.005 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 the full compliance record for Regency at Whitmore Lake (MI0067101) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Regency at Whitmore Lake water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 3 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Regency at Whitmore Lake serve?

Regency at Whitmore Lake serves approximately 190 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.

Where does Regency at Whitmore Lake get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Regency at Whitmore Lake's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Stage 2 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Lead and Copper Rule. 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 Regency at Whitmore Lake serve?
Regency at Whitmore Lake serves approximately 190 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Regency at Whitmore Lake's water source?
Regency at Whitmore Lake draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Regency at Whitmore Lake's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.005 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Regency at Whitmore Lake's service area?
The Regency at Whitmore Lake service area has a median household income of $82,433. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Regency at Whitmore Lake get its water?
Regency at Whitmore Lake'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.). Regency at Whitmore Lake (MI): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0067101/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Regency at Whitmore Lake (EPA ID: MI0067101) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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