Water Quality in Flint, MI (48438)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 48438.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 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 100 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.

7,591

Population

53

Water Systems

102

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (53)

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)

Goodrich Oaktree Elementary

All resolved
Groundwater 600 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Goodrich Middle School

All resolved
Groundwater 557 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Camp Lakeview

Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations

Goodrich High School

Groundwater 450 people served
0 violations

Goodrich Reid Elementary

All resolved
Groundwater 435 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Goodrich High School

All resolved
Groundwater 420 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Goodrich United Methodist Church

1 health-based
Groundwater 300 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Goodrich Plaza

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

First Baptist Church Of Goodrich

All resolved
Groundwater 200 people served
6 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Bridgewood Church - Goodrich

All resolved
Groundwater 200 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Burkland Inc

All resolved
Groundwater 175 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

A & W

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

Goodrich United Methodist Church

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Christ Lutheran Church

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Flexible Automation, Inc.

All resolved
Groundwater 115 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Porter'S Orchard

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

C B Market

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Trio Tavern & Grill

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

Christ Lutheran Church

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Goodrich Country Club

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

Lakeview Community Church

All resolved
Groundwater 95 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

The Pines Of Goodrich

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Family Community Church Of The Nazarene

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

The Pines Of Goodrich

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Goodrich Manufacturing Co Inc

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

A Bean To Go

All resolved
Groundwater 75 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Flatrock Manor - Goodrich

All resolved
Groundwater 60 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Wing & Shot Kennel

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

Nana'S Deli

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Elga Credit Union

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Goodrich Medical Center

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

Goodrich Ambulance Service

Groundwater 38 people served
0 violations

Village Dental Center

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

Goodrich Library

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

Rainbow Daycare Center

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Vicki Stevens School Of Dance

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Johns Steak House-Pizzeria

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Genesee County Garage

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Bull Ring

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

Boron Station

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Goodrich Family Denistry

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Eagle Point Mall South Well

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Goodrich Medical Center Pc

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Goodrich Library

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Dr Mark Clark M.D.

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

Jans Sport Shop

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Family Party Store

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

411 Pub

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

Neighborhood Sandwich Shack Inc

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

Atlas Township Offices

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Village Garage

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

ArsenicHealth-Based

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

6 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.

54 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

18 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
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 (48438) 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

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