Water Quality in Saginaw, MI (48831)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 48831.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 9 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are40 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 88% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
3,088
Population
9
Water Systems
40
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (9)
Saginaw, City Of
All resolvedSaginaw Charter Township
All resolvedArts & Crafts Store
Elsie, Village Of
All resolvedOvid-Elsie Area Schools - High School
All resolvedOvid-Elsie Area Schools - Middle School
All resolvedHankerds Horseshoe Lake Campground
All resolvedAcre Camp
Flegels Camp
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Saginaw (48831) has more violations than 88% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 40, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.