Water Quality in Battle Creek, MI (49014)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 49014.

Past Health-Based Violations

11 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 25 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 87% of US ZIP codes.

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

21,980

Population

35

Water Systems

36

Violations (5yr)

11

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (35)

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)

Emmett Township

4 health-based
Purchased groundwater 2,550 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 4 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Grand Trunk Western Railroad

Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations

Beadle Lake Elementary

Groundwater 325 people served
0 violations

Wattles Park Elementary School

Groundwater 325 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Sonoma Elementary School

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Victory Life Church

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Citgo

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Quality Inns And Suites

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Dexter Lake Church Of God

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Forest Shores Campground

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Life In Christ

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Victory Baptist Church

Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations

Battle Creek Friends Church

All resolved
Groundwater 70 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

The Dermatology And Skin Center

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

1st Church Of Nazarene & Hall

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Delton Ehs

Groundwater 49 people served
0 violations

Oakridge Office Complex Bldg 391

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Oakridge Office Complex Bldg 395

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Oakridge Complex Building 601

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Half Pint Academy,Llc

Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations

Harper Ridge

Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 1570 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Harper Creek Comm Schls/Admin Bldg

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Convis Union United Methodist

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Family Altar Chapel

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Berea Freewill Baptist Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Harper Run Llc

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Historic Bridge Park

1 health-based
Groundwater 25 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

New Hope Apostolic

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
9 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Robin'S Nest

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

M66 Quick Stop

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

American Woodcraft

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Marathon

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

American Woodcraft

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Binder Park Golf

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

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

21 violations
All resolved
TTHMHealth-Based
7 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
1570 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2022

How Does This Compare?

Battle Creek (49014) has more violations than 87% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 36.

Fewer violations 87th 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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