Water Quality in Bay City, MI (48611)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 48611.

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.

6,093

Population

11

Water Systems

5

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (11)

Bay City, City Of

1 health-based
Purchased surface water 32,255 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 10 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Delta College

Purchased surface water 20,550 people served
0 violations

Auburn

All resolved
Purchased surface water 2,087 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Shari At The Willard Hilton

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Garfield Water Association

Purchased surface water 190 people served
0 violations

John Adams School

Groundwater 140 people served
0 violations

D-A Scout Ranch Jack Lord Shower Hse.

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Zion Lutheran School

Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations

Professional Assisted Living Facility

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Camp Munhacke

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

D-A Scout Ranch - Well #7

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Approaching limit
10 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Bay City (48611) 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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