Water Quality in Houghton Lake, MI (48629)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 48629.
Active Health Violations
2 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 98% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
7,998
Population
178
Water Systems
172
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (178)
Mcdonalds (Houghton Lake)
All resolved Groundwater 1,200 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lakeland Recreation Bathrooms
Groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations
Home Depot #2769
All resolved Groundwater 1,000 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Mcdonalds (East)
Groundwater 900 people served
0 violations
Shell Minimart Houghton Lake
Groundwater 800 people served
0 violations
Taco Bell - Houghton Lake
All resolved Groundwater 750 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
H.L. Middle/Elementary School
Groundwater 700 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell
All resolved Groundwater 700 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
H.L. High School
All resolved Groundwater 650 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Taco Bell - Alma
All resolved Groundwater 500 people served
29 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Sandyoak R.V. Park
Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations
H.L. Global Methodist Church
Groundwater 450 people served
0 violations
Northern Mi Banquet And Event Center
Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations
Holiday On The Lake
Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations
West Houghton Lake Campground
Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations
Bates Wooded Acres Family Cg
Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations
Rite Aid #04431-01 - Houghton Lake
All resolved Groundwater 350 people served
26 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Holiday Inn
Groundwater 350 people served
0 violations
Pines Theatre
Groundwater 340 people served
0 violations
Mid Michigan Health Park North
All resolved Groundwater 300 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Chis Michaels
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Houghton Lake Fire Dept.
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Us Energy Distribution
All resolved Groundwater 300 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Fashion Center (Strip Mall)
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Joes Coney
All resolved Groundwater 300 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Houghton Lake Travel Park
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Mid Michigan Health Park South
All resolved Groundwater 300 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Jerry Hights Water Front Inn
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Scalawags
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Lakeside Resort And Conf. Center
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Kfc-Houghton Lake Inc
All resolved Groundwater 250 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Northwoods Drive-In Theatre
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Eagles Lodge #3201
Groundwater 214 people served
0 violations
Jerry Hights Water Front Inn
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Spicers Boat City
2 health-based Groundwater 200 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓ Copper tested: 2000 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)
Great Lakes Of Houghton Lake
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Garrett'S Place
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Best Choice Market Place
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Rj'S Marketplace
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Buccilli'S Pizza
All resolved Groundwater 200 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Charlie Browns House Of Donuts
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
K-Mart Store #4795
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
St. John Lutheran Church - Houghton Lk
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Admiral Petroleum Co
All resolved Groundwater 200 people served
21 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Charbonneau'S Restaurant
Groundwater 180 people served
0 violations
Shenanigan'S
Groundwater 166 people served
0 violations
Jjr Kilcare Inc
All resolved Groundwater 150 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Barbs Restaurant
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Northshore Lounge
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
H.L.Wesleyan Church
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Pressure Crack Bar & Grill
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Beachfront Hotel
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Markey Township Ball Fields
All resolved Groundwater 150 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Satnam Gas Inc
All resolved Groundwater 150 people served
12 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
H.L. Community Schools Concession Stand
All resolved Groundwater 150 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
H.L. Senior Center
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Sno-Queen
All resolved Groundwater 150 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Back Door Saloon
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Duck Inn
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Sandhill Manor
All resolved Groundwater 148 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Snow Bowl Road Camper Park
Groundwater 130 people served
0 violations
Back Door Saloon
All resolved Groundwater 125 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lakehouse Meat And Deli
Groundwater 125 people served
4 violations (5yr)
Elks Lodge #1982
Groundwater 124 people served
0 violations
H.L. Schools-Comm Ed Ctr
All resolved Groundwater 110 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Huntington National Bank
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Dough Bois Pizzaria
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Tip Top Ice Cream Shop
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Barbs Restaurant
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Powells Restaurant
All resolved Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Family Video
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Houghton Lake Public Library
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
The Za-Shop
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Kfc-St Johns
All resolved Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Hines Haus
All resolved Groundwater 100 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Pineview Golf Course
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Pick Wick Restaurant
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Quest Golf Club
All resolved Groundwater 100 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Genesys Hospice
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Pour House
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Quality Inn-Unity Investors
All resolved Groundwater 100 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Don Nester - Houghton Lake
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Pizza Hut
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations
Clive And Dot'S Anchor Inn
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Houghton Lake Baptist Church
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
H.L. Church Of God
All resolved Groundwater 70 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Coyles Family Restaurant
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Dnr Reedsburg Dam Campground
Groundwater 68 people served
0 violations
Poplars Campground
All resolved Groundwater 68 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
King Nursing & Rehabilitation Community
All resolved Groundwater 61 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Neebish Island Campgrnd & Fishing Resort
All resolved Groundwater 60 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Travelers Treat
Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations
Healthies Of H.L.
Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations
Funland Amusements Park Concession
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Satnam Liquor
All resolved Groundwater 50 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lakeview Park
All resolved Groundwater 50 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Limberlost Lounge
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Tj Loopies Sips & Sweets
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Ice Cream Caboose
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Roberts Rustic Resort
Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations
Chalet Drive In
Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations
Nor-Shor Mina-Golf Center
Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations
Horizon Apartments
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Dr. Theodore Freeland Dds
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Tracey'S Restaurant
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Dart Lanes
All resolved Groundwater 40 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Mercy Northern Health Services
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Body & Soul Health Club
All resolved Groundwater 40 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Roscommon Co. Transit Authority
Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations
Lake Twp Hall
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Lymans On The Lake Motel Well
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Tops Bakery
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Skytop Condo Assoc
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Sands Motel Untis 10-16
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Sands Motel Hot Tub Well
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Sands Motel Units 1-9
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
H.L. Family Dentistry
Groundwater 34 people served
0 violations
Sun And Snow Resort
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Lagoon Motel
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Walts Buena Vista Resort
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Northern Lakes Community Mental Health
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Row Row Row Llc
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Lagoon Resort Cabin Well
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Robins Resort
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Houghton Lake Playhouse
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Arnie'S Arts & Crafts
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lakeside Restaurant
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Garretts Resort
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Gingerbread House Of Deserts
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Church On The Lakes
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Kirk Of Lakes Presby
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Schlotzsky'S Deli
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Val Halla Motel
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Host Motel
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Jacks Hideaway Resort
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Ressa Building
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Way North Motel
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lakeside Motel
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Holiday Inn
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sidecar Cafe
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Crows Nest
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
New Day Preschool
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
H.L. Prof Building
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Cut River Campground
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Chalifoux Resort
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Roscommon County Airport
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Mapleview Afc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Twinkle Inc. (Tnt Liquor)
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Stay N Play Resort
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Party Stop
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Northern Michigan Hlth Ser N.
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
R & K General Store
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Skinner Park Roscommon Twp
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Funtime Market & Deli
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Songers Log Cabins
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Northern Michigan Hlth Serv E.
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lou N Bens
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lymans On The Lake-Cabin Well
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Valkos Resort
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Timbers Pizza/Video
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Driftwood Resort
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
North Wood Resort
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Mirrors Cafe
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Snow Bowl Restaurant
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
84 Plus
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lee'S Southshore Beach Resort
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Skinner Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Venture Inn
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
H.L. Masonic Temple
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Jbm Convenience Stores Valero Station
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lamplighter Resort Club
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Skinner Park/Ball Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Back Street Bakery
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sea-Breeze Motel
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Woodbine Villa
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Funland Amusement Park Bathrooms
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Meadow Brook Village
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Contaminants Found
ArsenicHealth-Based
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
4 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
105 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
16 violations
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
1 violation
Has active
ChlorineMonitoring
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
1 violation
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
Has active
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit0 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jan 2024
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limit2000 ppb measured
Action level: 1300 ppb
Sampled: Jul 2022
How Does This Compare?
Houghton Lake (48629) has more violations than 98% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 172.
Fewer violations 98th percentile More violations
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