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-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

Gaines Township

Purchased surface water 1,227 people served
0 violations

Stone Ridge

All resolved
Groundwater 367 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Gaines Elementary School

All resolved
Groundwater 320 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

K & M Party Store

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Calvary Baptist Church-Gaines #2

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Calvary Baptist Church-Gaines

All resolved
Groundwater 80 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Gaines United Methodist Church

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

St. Joseph'S Catholic Church

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Gaines Tavern

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Meto Kote Corp

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Aces Superette

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

Pinehill Comm. Park

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Gaines Bar

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

Gaines Village Fire Hall

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Golden Inn

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Carl Symons-Sons

Groundwater 34 people served
0 violations

Abbey'S Country Market

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Church Of God

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Gaines Township Hall

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Cedar Stop

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Gaines Station Library

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Saint Joseph Parish Hall

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

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

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

9 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

2 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

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 (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.

Fewer violations 77th 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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