Water Quality in Flint, MI (48418)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 48418.

Past Health-Based Violations

4 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 6 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 67% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

4,484

Population

12

Water Systems

10

Violations (5yr)

4

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)

Flint, City Of

1 health-based
Purchased surface water 81,252 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Genesee County Water System

All resolved
Purchased surface water 73,726 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Arts & Crafts Store

Groundwater 20,378 people served
0 violations

Byron, Village Of

3 health-based
Groundwater 581 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Myers Lake Camping & Cabins

All resolved
Groundwater 130 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Myers Lake Camping & Cabins

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Family Christian Church

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Myers Lake Camping & Cabins

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Kool It

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Antrim Baptist Church

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Faith Christian School

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Beards Party Store

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Contaminants Found

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)Health-Based
3 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

4 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
3 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Flint (48418) has more violations than 67% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 10.

Fewer violations 67th percentile More violations

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

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.

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