Water Quality in Flint, MI (48436)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 48436.
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 17 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 77% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
4,131
Population
25
Water Systems
18
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (25)
Flint, City Of
1 health-basedGenesee County Water System
All resolvedArts & Crafts Store
Gaines Township
Stone Ridge
All resolvedGaines Elementary School
All resolvedK & M Party Store
Calvary Baptist Church-Gaines #2
All resolvedCalvary Baptist Church-Gaines
All resolvedGaines United Methodist Church
St. Joseph'S Catholic Church
Gaines Tavern
Meto Kote Corp
Aces Superette
All resolvedPinehill Comm. Park
Gaines Bar
All resolvedGaines Village Fire Hall
Golden Inn
Carl Symons-Sons
Abbey'S Country Market
Church Of God
Gaines Township Hall
Cedar Stop
Gaines Station Library
Saint Joseph Parish Hall
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Flint (48436) has more violations than 77% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 18.
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.