Water Quality in Flint, MI (48415)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 48415.
Past Health-Based Violations
20 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 51 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 94% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
8,918
Population
19
Water Systems
71
Violations (5yr)
20
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (19)
Flint, City Of
1 health-basedGenesee County Water System
All resolvedSaginaw, City Of
All resolvedSaginaw Charter Township
All resolvedBirch Run Township
Taymouth Township
Birch Run, Village Of
Hardee'S
Conlees Travel Center
Oscar & Joey'S Roadhouse
Birch Run Dawn Donut Inc
Taymouth Elementary Sch
Moose Lodge #2426
All resolvedBobs Bar
Halo Burger
Western Pines Apartments
19 health-basedTaymouth Twp Community Center
Howley'S Bar
Trinity Lutheran Church - Millersburg
Contaminants Found
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Flint (48415) has more violations than 94% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 71.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.