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-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

Bangor Township

Purchased surface water 11,999 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Hampton Township

Purchased surface water 9,652 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Bay Co. Dept Of Water & Sewer

Purchased surface water 8,465 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Williams Township

Purchased surface water 5,444 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Monitor Township

Purchased surface water 5,217 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Frankenlust Township

All resolved
Purchased surface water 3,626 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Kawkawlin Township

1 health-based
Purchased surface water 3,170 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Bangor-Monitor Metro District

Purchased surface water 2,971 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Pinconning Township

Purchased surface water 1,479 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Merritt Township

Purchased surface water 1,474 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Fraser Township

Purchased surface water 1,226 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Beaver Township

Purchased surface water 1,211 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Mdot - Alger Rest Area, R625

Groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations

Goetz Water Company

Purchased surface water 875 people served
0 violations

Beaver Road Area Water Assoc.

Purchased surface water 829 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Portsmouth Township

Purchased surface water 535 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Wisner Area Water System

Purchased surface water 504 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Akron Township

Purchased surface water 219 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

White Birch Hills Golf

Surface water 200 people served
0 violations

Tawas River Trailer Park

Groundwater 162 people served
0 violations

Bay City Country Club

Purchased surface water 100 people served
0 violations

Lutheran Fellowship Hall-Old

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Lutheran Fellowship Hall-New

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Bay-Arenac Isd

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Bay City Public Well

Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations

Lahar Brother Camp

Groundwater 42 people served
0 violations

The Keg Room Oyster Bar

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Bergers Country Store

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Maxi Muffler

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Mudhen Espresso

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Saginaw-Midland Water Supply

Surface water 1 people served
0 violations

Bay Area Water System

Surface water 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

2 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
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 (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.

Fewer violations 43th 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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