Water Quality in Saginaw, MI (48623)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 48623.

Past Health-Based Violations

9 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 34 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 89% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

15,129

Population

24

Water Systems

43

Violations (5yr)

9

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (24)

Saginaw, City Of

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

Midland, City Of

Purchased surface water 42,547 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.48 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)

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

Tittabawassee Township

1 health-based
Purchased surface water 9,227 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Buel Hill Estates (Dba Eagles Landing)

All resolved
Groundwater 400 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Cozy Oaks Rv Resort

2 health-based
Groundwater 300 people served
12 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Hebron Woods Mobile Home Park

1 health-based
Groundwater 250 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

New Rodietcher Hotel

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Lakeland Recreation - Concession

All resolved
Groundwater 200 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Tri City Airport

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Country Hill Pines

All resolved
Groundwater 174 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Twin Oaks Golf Course

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Colonial Mill Estates Mobile Home Park

1 health-based
Groundwater 86 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Wickes Lumber

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Cozy Oaks Mhp

3 health-based
Groundwater 65 people served
10 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved

Beech Hollow Golf Course

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Laporte Camp

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Tittabawassee Township Park

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Terry Misener Ford

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Federal Control Tower

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Mcnamaras Ice Cream Parlor

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Tri-Cities Intermediate School

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

17 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
6 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
5 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based

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

2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

1 violation
All resolved
AsbestosMonitoring
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 (48623) has more violations than 89% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 43.

Fewer violations 89th 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

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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