Water Quality in St. Joseph, MI (49038)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 49038.
Past Health-Based Violations
5 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 50 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 92% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
8,616
Population
75
Water Systems
55
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (75)
Southwest Michigan Regional Sanitary Sew
Purchased surface water 26,780 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Coloma
All resolved Groundwater 1,555 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Coloma Township
Purchased groundwater 1,425 people served
0 violations
Deer Forest Amusements, Inc
Groundwater 1,200 people served
0 violations
Lk Mich Beach Prop Owner Assoc
1 health-based Groundwater 558 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Washington Elementary School
Groundwater 445 people served
0 violations
Dune Lake Campground
Groundwater 320 people served
0 violations
Dimaggio'S Pizza
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Faith Lutheran Church
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Sweet Cherry Resort
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Paw Paw Lake Village Inn
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Country Kitchen Catering
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Scott Lake Campground
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Coloma Frozen Foods Production
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Coloma Frozen Foods Receiving
1 health-based Groundwater 150 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 6.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Wil-O-Paw Lanes
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Coloma Frozen Foods Sales Office
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Wil-O-Paw Lanes
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Paw Paw River Campground
1 health-based Groundwater 136 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Paw Paw Lake Pub & Grill
Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations
North Berrien Senior Center
Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations
Dicastal Logistics Group
Groundwater 104 people served
0 violations
Sugar Shack
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Camp Warren
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
The Bend
All resolved Groundwater 100 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
F.O.P. Lodge # 147
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Paw Paw Lake Yacht Club
All resolved Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Eds Restaurant
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Coloma Sports Complex Llc
All resolved Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Pier School
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Country Square Mini Mall/Roma Pizza
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Club Rocadero/The Waterfront
All resolved Groundwater 100 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Washington School
Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Paw Paw River Campground
Groundwater 85 people served
0 violations
Lake Michigan Beach Resort Pottawattamie
Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations
Willbrandt Migrant Labor Camp 11-0021
Groundwater 72 people served
0 violations
New Freedom Church
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Youth Development Ctr-Coloma
2 health-based Groundwater 55 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Spi Blow Molding
All resolved Groundwater 51 people served
21 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Fop Sports Park
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Autumn Hills
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Kingdom Hall Of Jehovah'S Witnesses
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Degroot Inc
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Lake Effect Ice Cream & Eatery
All resolved Groundwater 50 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
R Koenigshof Farm
Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations
Regal Finishing Corp
All resolved Groundwater 45 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Carter Farms
Groundwater 42 people served
0 violations
Revive Church
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Kerley Farms #2
Groundwater 39 people served
0 violations
Hiler #1
Groundwater 34 people served
0 violations
Fruit Acres Farm Market
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Filkins Vineyard
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Farmers Coney Island
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Motto'S Resort
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Eddie'S Drive-In West
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Paul Friday
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Mathew K. Moser
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Lane Automotive
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Eckoff Camp
Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations
Kuehl Farm
Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations
Stoops Freightliner
Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations
Lake Michigan Breeze
Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations
Coloma Rod And Gun Club
Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations
Max'S Place
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Rose Cottages
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Dellwood Inn
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lester Schmul Farm
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Flo'S Beachside Catering
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lk Mich Bch Comm Church
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lakeside Landing
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Schmuhl Camp
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
White Rose Cafe
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Big Buffet
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Max'S Palce
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
C-S Catering
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Contaminants Found
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
24 violations
All resolved
ArsenicHealth-Based
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
3 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
4 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit0 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jan 2024
How Does This Compare?
St. Joseph (49038) has more violations than 92% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 55.
Fewer violations 92th 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
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.