Water Quality in Bay City, MI (48631)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 48631.

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 5 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 60% of US ZIP codes.

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

3,681

Population

12

Water Systems

7

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)

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

Kawkawlin Metro Dist Water Sup

Purchased surface water 1,480 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Dore Corporation

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Kawkawlin Twp Hall

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Arn Station Camp Inc.

Groundwater 136 people served
0 violations

St Valentine School

Groundwater 85 people served
0 violations

Kyca Community

1 health-based
Groundwater 73 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Dore Corporation #14

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Dore Corporation #16

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Beaver Community Hall

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

St. Valentine'S Catholic Churc

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.

3 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

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 (48631) has more violations than 60% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 7.

Fewer violations 60th 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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