Water Quality in Battle Creek, MI (49011)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 49011.

Past Health-Based Violations

6 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 5 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 68% of US ZIP codes.

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

2,236

Population

10

Water Systems

11

Violations (5yr)

6

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (10)

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)

Coldwater

Groundwater 13,822 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 5.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Athens

All resolved
Groundwater 956 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

East Leroy Elementary

Groundwater 360 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Factoryville Christian School

Groundwater 180 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 16 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Our Bar

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

Camper Village

Groundwater 48 people served
0 violations

House Of Raeford

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Nottowa Gardens

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Kids Time Inc

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
3 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

3 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
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 (49011) has more violations than 68% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 11.

Fewer violations 68th 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

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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