Water Quality in FLINT, MI (48506)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 48506.

141

Total Violations

Health-Based

103

Monitoring / Reporting

127

Resolved

What does this mean?

127 of 141 violations have been resolved. 38 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 103 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 112 Population served: 19,699

Violations Detail (141 total)

Contaminant	Category	MCL Limit	Measured	Date	Status	Health Effects
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Active	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 18, 2025	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 8, 2025	Active	N/A
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.06	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.011	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.011	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.011	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.011	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.012	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Active	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 10, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 10, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 10, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 10, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 10, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 10, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 16, 2024	Active	N/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 16, 2024	Active	N/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 16, 2024	Active	N/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 16, 2024	Active	N/A
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.058	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.058	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.058	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Active	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.014	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.014	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.014	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.014	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Active	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 27, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 27, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.016	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.016	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.016	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.016	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.011	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Combined Uranium	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Combined Uranium	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.011	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.011	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.016	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.016	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.016	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.016	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.013	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.013	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.013	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.013	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.013	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.013	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.013	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.013	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.014	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.014	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.014	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.014	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(6)

Consumer Confidence Rule

Jun 30Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

Jun 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 31Resolved

Public Notice

Jan 18Active

Public Notice

Jan 8Active

2024(59)

Arsenic

Dec 31Resolved

Arsenic

Dec 31Resolved

Arsenic

Dec 31Resolved

Arsenic

Dec 31Resolved

Arsenic

Dec 31Resolved

Arsenic

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Dec 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

Dec 31Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 30Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Oct 16Active

Arsenic

Sep 30Resolved

Arsenic

Sep 30Resolved

Arsenic

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Sep 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

Sep 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Arsenic

Jun 30Resolved

Arsenic

Jun 30Resolved

Arsenic

Jun 30Resolved

Arsenic

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

Jun 30Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

Jun 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 27Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 27Resolved

Arsenic

Mar 31Resolved

Arsenic

Mar 31Resolved

Arsenic

Mar 31Resolved

Arsenic

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

FLINT (48506) has 141 recorded violations, including 38 health-based. 14 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

Water Quality in FLINT, MI (48506)

What does this mean?

Violations Detail (141 total)

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(6)

2024(59)

2023(40)

2022(21)

2021(15)

How Does This Compare?

Recommended Water Filters

Reverse Osmosis System

UV Water Purifier

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