Water Quality in Flint, MI (48457)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 48457.

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 21 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 80% of US ZIP codes.

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

8,770

Population

27

Water Systems

22

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (27)

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)

Saginaw, City Of

All resolved
Purchased surface water 44,058 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Saginaw Charter Township

All resolved
Purchased surface water 40,840 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Montrose, City Of

All resolved
Purchased surface water 1,657 people served
6 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Montrose Township

Purchased surface water 663 people served
0 violations

Riverside Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 355 people served
0 violations

Montrose Blueberry Foe 4090

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

Briar Ridge Golf Course

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

Elk'S Tavern

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Quick Save #5

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Moose Realty Apartments

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Mary James Home

Groundwater 63 people served
0 violations

Tex-All Company

Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations

Dollar General #10194 - Montrose

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Montrose Mini Mart

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

Wesleyan Church

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Mt Sinai Ev Luthern Church

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Christian Faith Tabernacle

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Bells Truck Garage

Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations

Montrose Nursing Home

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Owner

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Montrose Comm Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Evergreen Tree Farm

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Pollard Disposal

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Frankenmuth Bank And Trust

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Snyder Drug Store

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.

8 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

4 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
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 (48457) has more violations than 80% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 22.

Fewer violations 80th 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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