Water Quality in Battle Creek, MI (49021)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 49021.

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 8 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 73% of US ZIP codes.

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

6,319

Population

12

Water Systems

14

Violations (5yr)

6

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)

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)

Bellevue, Village Of

All resolved
Groundwater 1,282 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Pleasantview School

Groundwater 130 people served
0 violations

Bellevue Conservation Club

Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations

Bellevue Ttcm Campground

All resolved
Groundwater 125 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Heritage Bible Church

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Dunn-Inn Campground

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Country Fever Dance Ranch

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

Bellevue Church Of Christ (School)

Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations

Bellevue Church Of Christ (Church)

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Bills Country Store

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
4 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

4 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
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 (49021) has more violations than 73% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 14.

Fewer violations 73th 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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