Water Quality in Bay City, MI (48706)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 48706.
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 2 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 43% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
38,974
Population
34
Water Systems
4
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (34)
Bay City, City Of
1 health-basedDelta College
Bangor Township
Hampton Township
Bay Co. Dept Of Water & Sewer
Williams Township
Monitor Township
Frankenlust Township
All resolvedKawkawlin Township
1 health-basedBangor-Monitor Metro District
Pinconning Township
Merritt Township
Fraser Township
Beaver Township
Mdot - Alger Rest Area, R625
Goetz Water Company
Beaver Road Area Water Assoc.
Portsmouth Township
Wisner Area Water System
Akron Township
White Birch Hills Golf
Tawas River Trailer Park
Bay City Country Club
Lutheran Fellowship Hall-Old
Lutheran Fellowship Hall-New
Bay-Arenac Isd
Bay City Public Well
Lahar Brother Camp
The Keg Room Oyster Bar
Bergers Country Store
Maxi Muffler
Mudhen Espresso
Saginaw-Midland Water Supply
Bay Area Water System
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Bay City (48706) has more violations than 43% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 4.
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.