Water Quality in Saginaw, MI (48626)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 48626.

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 15 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 75% of US ZIP codes.

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

5,766

Population

15

Water Systems

16

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (15)

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)

Hemlock/Richland Township

1 health-based
Groundwater 1,632 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Pleasant Valley Estates

Groundwater 398 people served
0 violations

St. Peter'S Lutheran School

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Lakeside Apartments

Groundwater 138 people served
0 violations

Evergreen Tavern

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Jenn'S Place

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Camp Lu Lay Lea

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Kids & Us

Groundwater 79 people served
0 violations

Zion Lutheran Church / School - Hemlock

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations

Frostys Freezer

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

St. John Lutheran Church - Hemlock

All resolved
Groundwater 43 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Hemlock Merrill Vfw Post#7302

All resolved
Groundwater 30 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

9 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

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

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

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 (48626) has more violations than 75% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 16.

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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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