Water Quality in Flint, MI (48532)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 48532.
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 13 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 73% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
18,496
Population
22
Water Systems
14
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (22)
Flint, City Of
1 health-basedGenesee County Water System
All resolvedFlint Township
Dillon Elementary School
Mandeville Park Sub.
New Haven Baptist Church
All resolvedFaith Missionary Church - Flint
All resolvedShrimp N More
Westside Bible Baptist Church
All resolvedFlint Swim & Racquet Club
Muffler Man
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
All resolvedGenesee Valley Church
Mi State Police - Steveson
Happy Elephant Day Care
My Store
Fenton Square Mall
Gisd
Country Mobile Home Court
Karegnondi Water Authority
Riverside/Edgewater Park
Edgewater/Riverside
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 (48532) has more violations than 73% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 14.
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.