Water Quality in Flint, MI (48506)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 48506.
Active Health Violations
13 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 92% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
24,712
Population
114
Water Systems
56
Violations (5yr)
13
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (114)
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) ✓
Kearsley H.S.-New Well
Groundwater 2,000 people served
0 violations
Kearsley H.S.-Primary Well
Groundwater 2,000 people served
0 violations
John Rupert
Groundwater 1,760 people served
0 violations
Daly Jr High School
Groundwater 1,120 people served
0 violations
Indian Hills Manor M H P
Groundwater 1,073 people served
0 violations
Kearsley Armstong Middle School
Groundwater 773 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Lost Valley Camp.Store/Res#1
Groundwater 650 people served
0 violations
Kearsley- Fiedler School
2 health-based Groundwater 436 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based · All resolved
Calvary Presbyterian Church
Groundwater 425 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Mr. Henry Snyder
Groundwater 388 people served
0 violations
Dowdall School
Groundwater 363 people served
0 violations
Weston School
Groundwater 350 people served
0 violations
Kearsley Lake Terrace
Groundwater 315 people served
0 violations
Stepping Stone Falls
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Bluegill Boat Ramp
All resolved Groundwater 300 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
St Mark Lutheran School
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Kearsley-Buffey Sch/Pumpkin Patch
Groundwater 285 people served
3 violations (5yr)
Paro School
Groundwater 275 people served
0 violations
2nd Generation
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Crossroads Village Stanley Sch
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Railroad Maintenance
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Dennys Superama
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Crossroads Village Park #7
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Crossroads Village Buzzell Hse
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Genesee Villa M H P
Groundwater 233 people served
0 violations
Ayso Region 417
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
East Flint Church Of Nazarene
All resolved Groundwater 140 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Richfield Ch Unit Breth Christ
Groundwater 130 people served
0 violations
Westhaven Mobile Home Park, Llc
9 health-based Groundwater 122 people served
16 violations (5yr)
· 9 health-based
Villa-Grande Estates
Groundwater 107 people served
0 violations
Gunther Mobile Home Court Inc
Groundwater 105 people served
4 violations (5yr)
Crossroads Village Salter House
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Cummings Center #4
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Guiding Light Tabernacle
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Sam'S Food Market
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Cummings Center
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Dr Jabban Md
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Wolverine Campground #10
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Daly Jr High School
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Crossroads Village Depot
All resolved Groundwater 100 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Wolverine Campground #3
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Envisage Square
All resolved Groundwater 100 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Kearsley Lake Golf
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Whiskey River Saloon
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Hopewell Gen Baptist Ch
Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Genesee Mini Mart
Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations
Crossroads Village Lakeside Concession
All resolved Groundwater 75 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Shiloh Missionary Baptist Chr
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Fop-Arrowhead Lodge #126
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Timberwolf Campground #7
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Calvary Presbyterian Church
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
End Zone
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Plush Hobo
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Carriage House
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Shanty, The
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Timberwolf Campground Well #4
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Mott Farm
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Kearsley Burgtorf Education Center
1 health-based Groundwater 50 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Timberwolf Campground Well #2
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Timberwolf Campground Well #5
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Linden County Park Hand Pump Cloverbeach
All resolved Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Richfield Park - Hand Pump Ballfield
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Richfield Park - Hand Pump Pavilion 3
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Blue Jay Lanes
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
For-Mar Nature Preserve
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Linden County Park - Bathhouse
All resolved Groundwater 50 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Richfield Park - Hand Pump (Inactive)
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Timberwolf Campground Well #6
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Timberwolf Campground Well #3
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Holiday Shores Park Llc
All resolved Groundwater 50 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Richfield Park Well #10
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Genesee Independent Baptist Ch
All resolved Groundwater 50 people served
9 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Timberwolf Campground Well #1
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
B & N Tackle & Bait Shop
Groundwater 44 people served
0 violations
Supreme Donuts
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Kearsley Lake Golf Course
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Guidos Pizza & Subs
Groundwater 34 people served
0 violations
Tri County Roofing
Groundwater 33 people served
0 violations
Arbor View Apartments
Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations
Old Daves Pizzeria
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
American Youth Hostel
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Buttercup Beach Hand Pump
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Flint Special Services
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
A And D Market
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Peppermint Lounge
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Goldenrod Beach
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Richfield Plaza #1
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Wolverine Hand Pump #4 Showers
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Richfield Plaza #2
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
East Flint Ch Of The Nazarene
Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations
Wagon Wheel Lounge
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Elba Road Equestrian Complex
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Linden Co Park Well #6
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Buell Lake (Electric Well)
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Walleye Pike Concession Stand
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Reigle Funeral
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Wolverine Hand Pump #1 Site3
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Bentley Tire And Auto Center
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Bob'S Pizza #2
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Bristol Rd Dairy Queen
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Richfield Park - Hand Pump (Pavilion 1)
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Taylor Drugs
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Citizens Bank
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Kearsley Schools Admin Bldg
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Flushing Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Richfield Park - Hand Pump (Pavilion 4)
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
For-Mar Nature Preserve
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Wolverine Hand Pump #2 Site 17
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Michigan National Bank
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lions Park Hand Pump
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
East Flint Lions Club
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
John Groves Bldg.
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.
12 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
3 violations
Has active
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
26 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
5 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
4 violations
Has active
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
2 violations
Has active
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
Has active
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Combined UraniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit3 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Flint (48506) has more violations than 92% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 56.
Fewer violations 92th 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.