Water Quality in Saginaw, MI (48602)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 48602.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 12 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.

27,127

Population

8

Water Systems

14

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (8)

Saginaw, City Of

All resolved
Purchased surface water 44,058 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Saginaw Charter Township

All resolved
Purchased surface water 40,840 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Ringwood Forest County Park

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Camp Chickagami 1-East End Well System

2 health-based
Groundwater 75 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Camp Chickagami 2-West End Well System

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Cottage Hs, Llc (Pineview Cottage)

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Price Nature Center

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Saginaw County Dpw

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

9 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
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)

Approaching limit
9 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Saginaw (48602) 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.

Fewer violations 73th 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.

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

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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