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-basedGenesee County Water System
All resolvedSaginaw, City Of
All resolvedSaginaw Charter Township
All resolvedMontrose, City Of
All resolvedMontrose Township
Riverside Mobile Home Park
Montrose Blueberry Foe 4090
All resolvedBriar Ridge Golf Course
All resolvedElk'S Tavern
Quick Save #5
Moose Realty Apartments
Mary James Home
Tex-All Company
Dollar General #10194 - Montrose
All resolvedMontrose Mini Mart
All resolvedWesleyan Church
Mt Sinai Ev Luthern Church
Christian Faith Tabernacle
Bells Truck Garage
Montrose Nursing Home
Owner
Montrose Comm Church
Evergreen Tree Farm
Pollard Disposal
Frankenmuth Bank And Trust
Snyder Drug Store
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: 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.
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.