Water Quality in West Branch, MI (48661)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 48661.
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 85% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
10,618
Population
91
Water Systems
32
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (91)
West Branch, City Of
All resolved Groundwater 2,139 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Tedle Mcdonalds
Groundwater 1,500 people served
0 violations
Mdot - West Branch-I-75, R433
Groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations
Covenant Plaza
Groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations
Mcdonald'S Pinconning
Groundwater 850 people served
0 violations
Forward Corporation #50
All resolved Groundwater 700 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Ogemaw Heights High School
Groundwater 605 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Corner Express 2
Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations
West Branch Taco Bell #3881
Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations
Ogemaw Hills Free Methodist
Groundwater 325 people served
0 violations
Calvary Baptist Church
Groundwater 325 people served
0 violations
Mac'S Place
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Checkered Flag Party Store
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Sandys Restaurant
Groundwater 225 people served
0 violations
St. Joseph School
Groundwater 216 people served
0 violations
Town Club Party Store
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
The Nightmare Inc
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Clear Lake Party Store
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Ogemaw Co Fairgrounds-Kitchen Conc
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Towne Club Party Store
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Ogemaw Co Fairgrounds-Campground
All resolved Groundwater 200 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Turner Cafe
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Camp Timbers Back Bath House
Groundwater 188 people served
0 violations
Camp Timbers Front Bath House
Groundwater 188 people served
0 violations
Camp Timbers-Main Lodge
Groundwater 188 people served
0 violations
North Country Junction
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Mac'S Place
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Paul'S Skate Place
Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations
Ogemaw Township
Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations
Calvary Baptist Church-Multipurpose Bldg
Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations
Clear Lake Bar
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Jerrys Joint
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Apple Valley Golf Course
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Traveler'S Restaurant
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Ogemaw Lanes/Indian Vilge Golf
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
New Life Christian Church-West Branch
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Guadalupe'S Mexican Restaurant
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Churchill Methodist Church
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
West Branch Cong. Of Jehovah'S Witnesses
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Curlys Service-Gas Mart/Total
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Outdoor Adventure Lk. Of North
Groundwater 99 people served
0 violations
Beaver Trail Campground
Groundwater 92 people served
0 violations
Beaver Trail Family Campground
Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Ogemaw Forge-Main Plant
Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Taylor Building Products
Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Edwards Community Church
Groundwater 85 people served
0 violations
Ogemaw Forge-Hammer Shop
Groundwater 85 people served
0 violations
Ogemaw Lanes
Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations
The Dream
Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations
Loranger Pines Rv Park
All resolved Groundwater 80 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Coco Cabanas
Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations
H I Skore Lanes
All resolved Groundwater 80 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Ogemaw Commission On Aging
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Gold Star Coating
Groundwater 72 people served
0 violations
Lakeside Clinic/West Branch Med Ctr
All resolved Groundwater 70 people served
8 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
West Branch Township
All resolved Groundwater 61 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Team Hodges
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Justin Bradley Co.
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
The Bossy Cow
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Dean Arbour Ford
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Dnr Ambrose Lake Campground
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Wbrc Schools - North Annex
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
West Branch Moose Lodge #2051
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Miss Sue'S Kids Zone
All resolved Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
West End Plaza
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Foe - West Branch #3646
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
West Branch Secret Campground & Rv Park
1 health-based Groundwater 47 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Hart Buick Gmc
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Holy Family Church
All resolved Groundwater 40 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
West Branch Head Start
All resolved Groundwater 37 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
West Branch Church Of God
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Ogemaw Co Road Commission
Groundwater 33 people served
0 violations
Richey'S Pizzeria
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Lake Ogemaw Summer Resort Asso
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Edwards Christian Academy
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Og.Hills Meth. Church - S Campus, Bldg#1
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Chrysler Dental Clinic
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Jill Ammond
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lahacienda Motel
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Ogemaw Lanes
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Tanger Factory Outlet Center
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Og. Hills Meth. Chrch, S Campus, Bldg #2
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
West Branch Industries Inc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Mdot - Ogemaw/North Well-M-33
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
West Branch Ind. #2
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Ogemaw Public Transit
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Primary Care Practice St. Helen
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Loranger Pines - Primitive
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
West Branch Airport Type Iii
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Troll Landing
All resolved Groundwater 0
6 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Marion Township
Purchased groundwater 0
0 violations
Contaminants Found
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
14 violations
Has active
NitrateMonitoring
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
9 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
3 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
2 violations
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
1 violation
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limit8 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jan 2024
How Does This Compare?
West Branch (48661) has more violations than 85% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 32.
Fewer violations 85th 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.
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.