Water Quality in Portland, MI (48875)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 48875.

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 8 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 65% of US ZIP codes.

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

11,400

Population

22

Water Systems

9

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (22)

Portland

All resolved
Groundwater 3,883 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Mdot - Portland, R531

Groundwater 1,095 people served
0 violations

Wagon Wheel Bar

Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations

St. Andrew Lutheran Church

Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations

England Point Resort 1

All resolved
Groundwater 107 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

England Point Resort 2

All resolved
Groundwater 107 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Hutson Inc. Of Mi

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Church Of The Nazerene

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Blue Spruce Apartments

1 health-based
Groundwater 96 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Portland Country Club

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Willow Wood Golf Club

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Heather Highlands

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Culp State Farm

Groundwater 47 people served
0 violations

Portland Christian Reformed Ch

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Ionia Camp

Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations

Bus Transportation

Groundwater 33 people served
0 violations

Hutson Inc. Of Mi Ag Shop

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Portland Country Club

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Dale E. Hyland Post 129

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Westwind

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Shirley'S Place

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Adl Systems Inc.

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

3 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

2 violations
All resolved
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
3 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2022

How Does This Compare?

Portland (48875) has more violations than 65% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 9.

Fewer violations 65th 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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