Water Quality in Flint, MI (48505)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 48505.

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 4 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 53% of US ZIP codes.

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

18,032

Population

16

Water Systems

5

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (16)

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)

Beecher Metropolitan District

Groundwater 9,400 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Stables

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

B J Simmons Academy

Groundwater 177 people served
0 violations

Cinnamom

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

New Life Tabernacle Church

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Leeman Oil Co. Union 76 St

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Al & Jerry'S Market

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Foxs Den

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Bluegill Boat Launch

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Flint Motel

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

R S Young Environmental

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Mums Motel

Groundwater 29 people served
0 violations

West Carpenter Rd Ch Of Christ

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Village Clinic And Pharmacy

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.

2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

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 (48505) has more violations than 53% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 5.

Fewer violations 53th 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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