Water Quality in Battle Creek, MI (48813)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 48813.

Past Health-Based Violations

7 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 43 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 91% of US ZIP codes.

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

20,564

Population

69

Water Systems

50

Violations (5yr)

7

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (69)

Battle Creek - Verona System

6 health-based
Groundwater 43,975 people served
8 violations (5yr) · 6 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Charter Township Of Delta

Purchased groundwater 21,856 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Charlotte, City Of

All resolved
Groundwater 9,074 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

D & L Fuels, Inc

Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations

The Country Mill

Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations

Charlotte Assembly Of God

Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations

Total Petroleum

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Charlotte Moose Lodge

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Hidden Creek Farms

1 health-based
Groundwater 250 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Free Range Pancake House

All resolved
Groundwater 250 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

T S C Farm-Home-Auto Store

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Char Lanes Inc

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Eaton Intermediate Sch Dist

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Hi-Way Mobile Haven

Groundwater 168 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Adams Idle Rollarink

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Charlotte Moose Lodge

Groundwater 140 people served
0 violations

Charlotte Church Of Christ

Groundwater 130 people served
0 violations

Shady Green Pasture Bible Camp

Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations

I-69 Superflea

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Charlotte Junior Orioles

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

South Cochran Church Of God

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Dollar General - Charlotte

All resolved
Groundwater 95 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Kingdom Hall Of Jehovah'S Witnesses

All resolved
Groundwater 90 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Chester Gospel Church

Groundwater 85 people served
0 violations

Autoport, Ltd (Wrap Building)

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Fiesta Mexicana

All resolved
Groundwater 75 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Capital Area Community Services

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Autoport, Ltd Main

All resolved
Groundwater 75 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Mary'S Truck Stop

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Tot Spot, The

All resolved
Groundwater 71 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Wide Open West (Wow)

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations

Five Corners Church

All resolved
Groundwater 60 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Twin Brooks Golf Course

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Sunset Acres Bakery

All resolved
Groundwater 57 people served
11 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Rotary Park

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Broadway Acres Golf Course

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

The Country Mill

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Beacon Sales

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Michigan Pallet Recycling

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

Chief Okemos Sportsmans Club

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

Michigan National Bank

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Charlotte Art Glass

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Gresham United Methodist Church

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Nothern Concrete Pipe, Inc.

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Willows Recreation Golf Center

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Greenwalt-Flaherty Post 42

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Kids Country Corner

Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations

Linn Products, Inc.

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Team One

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Garden Fresh

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Northern Concrete Pipe, Inc.

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Charlotte Chair Company

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Sundown Motel

Groundwater 29 people served
0 violations

Maple Country School

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Center Eaton United Meth Churc

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Northern Exteriors

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Beacon Sales

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Schwan Sales Enterprises

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

M 50 Party Store

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Goldie'S Cabins

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Brookfield United Methodist Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Camp Frances

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

J & J'S Junction

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Renee Owen Dds Pc

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Moore & Sons Excavating

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Crestview Motel

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Seventh Day Adventist Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Northern Exteriors

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Northern Exteriors

Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

33 violations
All resolved
TTHMHealth-Based
3 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

6 violations
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Battle Creek (48813) has more violations than 91% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 50.

Fewer violations 91th 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.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

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.

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