Water Quality in St. Joseph, MI (49047)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 49047.
Active Health Violations
3 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 98% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
14,858
Population
124
Water Systems
162
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (124)
Southwest Michigan Regional Sanitary Sew
Purchased surface water 26,780 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Dowagiac
All resolved Groundwater 6,350 people served
9 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 6.9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Four Winds Dowagiac
All resolved Groundwater 2,271 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Cass County Water System
1 health-based Groundwater 1,350 people served
7 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Southwestern Mich College
Groundwater 990 people served
0 violations
Loyal Order Of Moose 933
All resolved Groundwater 575 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Rodgers Lake
1 health-based Groundwater 530 people served
89 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Water Street Place
Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations
5-Mile Drive In Theater
Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations
Driftwood
All resolved Groundwater 500 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Travel America-All Seasons
Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations
The Strand Brewery
All resolved Groundwater 440 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Kincheloe Elementary
All resolved Groundwater 300 people served
7 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 2.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Ramona Roller Rink
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Rodgers Lake Development - Pokagon Band
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Sacred Heart Of Mary-Dowagiac
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Pitcher Lake Campground
All resolved Groundwater 228 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Cmp Lighthouse Confrnce And Retreat Ctr
Groundwater 225 people served
0 violations
Bronte Champagne And Wine Inc
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Revival Wedding Barn
All resolved Groundwater 200 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Sister Lakes Elementary
All resolved Groundwater 194 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 3.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Rodgers Lake Rec Area
Groundwater 155 people served
0 violations
Lyons Industries Inc
Groundwater 155 people served
0 violations
Sister Lakes Brewing Company
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Wrights Restaurant
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Timberline Hospitality Holdings
All resolved Groundwater 150 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Hampshire Country Club
All resolved Groundwater 150 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
River Forest Mobile Home Park
Groundwater 140 people served
0 violations
Jehovah'S Witnesses
1 health-based Groundwater 120 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Berrybrook Farms
Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations
Sister Lakes Community Church
Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations
Shady Shores Resort
All resolved Groundwater 112 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Michigan Die Casting
Groundwater 103 people served
0 violations
Apostolic Lighthouse
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Glenwood Inn
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Lakeview Inn
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Camp Rosenthal
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Happy Jake'S
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Spruce Ridge Golf Club
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
O & C Real Estate
All resolved Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Wonder Woods Llc
All resolved Groundwater 96 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Wakey Jakes
All resolved Groundwater 90 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
White Pines Mobile Home Park
All resolved Groundwater 90 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Arnie'S Drive In
All resolved Groundwater 80 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Crystal Springs Camp
Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations
Berrybrook - Steinke 80-0077
Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations
Cluppers Orchards
Groundwater 79 people served
0 violations
Sister Lakes Elementary School
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
S&S Farms Inc.-North Cp11-0041
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Rendezvous
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Lifestyle Nutrition
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Mantke'S Mini Mart
All resolved Groundwater 75 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Indian Lake Pub
All resolved Groundwater 75 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Glenwood Seventh Day Adventist Church
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Laura'S Little Burger Joint
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Baiers-Pierson Camp 80-0083
Groundwater 65 people served
0 violations
Robert Hull Camp 14-0006
All resolved Groundwater 60 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Bt'S Pub Inc.
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Bartley Camp 14-0025
Groundwater 59 people served
0 violations
Hyatts Trailer Court
Groundwater 58 people served
0 violations
Keeler Church Of God
Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations
Jim'S Burnette Camp 80-0078
Groundwater 52 people served
0 violations
Montgomery'S-Sister Lakes
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Lonely Pine Farm 14-0029
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
S&S Farms Inc-South Cp 11-0040
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Sister Lakes Academy
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Deb'S Cafe
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Ramona Ice Cream
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Captain Jack'S Redwood Inn
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Spock-Niks Place
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Dockside Dan'S
All resolved Groundwater 49 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Wick'S Apple House-Ag Labor
Groundwater 48 people served
0 violations
Clupper North Camp
Groundwater 42 people served
0 violations
Wolverine Mutual Insurance
Groundwater 41 people served
1 violation (5yr)
Lead tested: 0.83 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Berrybrook-Adams 80-0021
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Sister Lakes Lions Club
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Propaganda Pizza
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Goodell Camp 14-0013
Groundwater 38 people served
0 violations
Lonely Pine Camp 2 14-0027
Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations
John Nate Beverages
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Clupper South Camp
Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations
Berrybrook Farms - Burnette Camp 80-0035
All resolved Groundwater 32 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Berrybrook Farms
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Berrybrook Farms Inc
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Glenwood Union Sda School
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Dwans Fruit Farm
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Pokagon Band-Potawatomi Indian
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Dowagiac Conservation Club
All resolved Groundwater 30 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
The Wild Patch
All resolved Groundwater 30 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Kietzer
Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations
Stevens Forest = S-1
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Dowagiac Steel Tank Co
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
John Scherer Jr Farm North Cmp
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Northrup Camp 80-0014
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Making Waves For Hair Designs
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
All Seasons Resort - E
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Cass Co Council On Ageing
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Judge Convenience
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Carbon'S Frozen Food
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
First Camp
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Travel America-All Seasons
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Wayne Township Fire Station
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Drake'S Little Super
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Russ Forest = R-2
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
The Lambs Loft
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
All Seasons Resort - S
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Dowagiac Cottage
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Hilltop Resort
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Contech
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Castle Inn & Suites Of Dowagiac
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
First Of America Bank
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Glenwood Inn
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Nice Ice Company
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
All Seasons Resort - W3a
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Travel America-All Seasons
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Peck Motel
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Nice Ice
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Spudco Trailers
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
The Party Port
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Silver Creek United Methodist
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Southwestern Mich College #3
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Indian Lake Vol. Fire Dept
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sister Lakes Marathon #296
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
E & D Movie Outlet
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Contaminants Found
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
49 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
TTHMHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
13 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
7 violations
Has active
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
2 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
1 violation
All resolved
Groundwater RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit6.9 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
St. Joseph (49047) has more violations than 98% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 162.
Fewer violations 98th 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
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.