Water Quality in Bay City, MI (48659)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 48659.
Active Health Violations
1 health-based violation 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 65% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
2,563
Population
34
Water Systems
9
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (34)
Bay City, City Of
1 health-basedDelta College
Whites Canoe Livery
Whites Canoe Livery Well
River View Campground & Canoe
All resolvedRifle River Canoe
Rifle River Camp/Can
Sterling Health Center
Riverview Campground Well 2
Riverview Campground Well 3
Sip N Whiskey Saloon
Cliff'S Bar
Wee Wesleyan Lrng Ctr./Sterling
Great Lakes Bay Distillery
Sterling Scoops
All resolvedTomahawk Inn
Miss Michelle'S
Brandy'S Country Diner
Nemcsa Head Start
Ivas Chicken Dinners
Medilodge Of Sterling
Whites Greenwood Rd Cg
Whites Pipeline Campground
Sterling United Methodist
Whites The River S Hp-Well #4
Stagrays
Whites The River N Hp-Well #3
Deep River Township-Park
Kelly'S Food And Spirit
Deep River Township Hall
Sterling Village Park
Dj'S Country Store
Maple Ridge Hardwoods Inc.
Whites River Cg And Canoe
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Bay City (48659) has more violations than 65% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 9.
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.