Water Quality in Flint, MI (48421)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 48421.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 101 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 96% of US ZIP codes.

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

6,935

Population

38

Water Systems

102

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (38)

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)

Columbiaville, Village Of

All resolved
Groundwater 787 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Camp O'Fair Winds-Main

Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations

Hilltop Grocery

All resolved
Groundwater 150 people served
7 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Tc'S Ice Cream

Groundwater 102 people served
0 violations

Wolverine Christian Camp

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
6 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Wolverine Campground #1

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Peoples Baptist Church

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Camp O'Fair Winds-Pool/Daisy Hall

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Walley Pike Boat Launch

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Oregon United Methodist Church

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Italian Village

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
33 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Oregon United Methodist Church

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Wolverine Campground #12

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Rj'S Saloon

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
36 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Buckwild Saloon

All resolved
Groundwater 48 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Tiny Feet Retreat

Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations

Believers Fellowship Church

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Wolverine Hand Pump #9 Site 129

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Wolverine Hand Pump #8 Inactive

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Wolverine Campground #10

All resolved
Groundwater 30 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Wolverine Campground #6

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Wolverine #5 Hand Pump Site 82

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Wolverine #7 Hand Pump Site 170

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Tau Beta Camp/Caretaker

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Camp West Winds-Happy Trails

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Buttercup Beach

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

North Lapeer Storage

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Camp West Winds-Hilltop Hndpmp

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Camp Taha - Ford House

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Camp West Winds-Valley Handpmp

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Terry'S Place

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Camp West Wind-Mike Locke

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Camp West Winds-Primitive

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Wolverine Campground #11

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Marathon Twp. Community Park

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Sweet Wedding Chapel

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

93 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

4 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
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 (48421) has more violations than 96% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 102.

Fewer violations 96th 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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