Water Quality in Kalamazoo, MI (49034)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 49034.

Past Health-Based Violations

7 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 4 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.

1,938

Population

14

Water Systems

11

Violations (5yr)

7

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (14)

Kalamazoo

Groundwater 192,992 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Portage

Groundwater 46,292 people served
0 violations

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)

Climax

Groundwater 767 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Climax Scotts High School

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Climax Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 198 people served
0 violations

American Legion 465

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Climax-Scotts Elementary

1 health-based
Groundwater 150 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Timberlake Campground

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Bowman'S Processing

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Climax-Scotts American Legion Post 465

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

Tall Timbers Sports Camp

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Climax-Scotts Schls Intermediate Ftball

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Ideal Electric

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
3 violations
All resolved
NitrateHealth-Based

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

1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
3 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Kalamazoo (49034) 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.

Reverse Osmosis System

One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.

Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

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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