Water Quality in Saginaw, MI (48708)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 48708.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 34 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 86% of US ZIP codes.

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

25,635

Population

12

Water Systems

35

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)

Saginaw, City Of

All resolved
Purchased surface water 44,058 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Saginaw Charter Township

All resolved
Purchased surface water 40,840 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

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

Outdoor Adventures- Mt Pleasant

All resolved
Groundwater 640 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Outdoor Adventures Rifle River

All resolved
Groundwater 500 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Outdoor Adventure Saga Bay

All resolved
Groundwater 400 people served
16 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Outdoor Wilderness

All resolved
Groundwater 210 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Outdoor Adventures Saga Bay Seasonal Wel

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Breakers East Condominium

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Logan'S Landing Int'L Mall

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Benjamin'S Beaver Creek Resort

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Contaminants Found

Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based

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

1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

26 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

2 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Approaching limit
9 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Saginaw (48708) has more violations than 86% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 35.

Fewer violations 86th 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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