Water Quality in Kalamazoo, MI (49078)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 49078.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 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 13 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 74% of US ZIP codes.

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

10,018

Population

41

Water Systems

15

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (41)

Kalamazoo

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

Portage

Groundwater 46,292 people served
0 violations

Otsego

All resolved
Groundwater 4,120 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Bittersweet Ski Resort Inc

Groundwater 3,500 people served
0 violations

Otsego Township

Groundwater 1,133 people served
0 violations

Otsego Moose Lodge 345

All resolved
Groundwater 500 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Otsego Moose- Campground

All resolved
Groundwater 500 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Watson Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 440 people served
0 violations

Alamo Elementary School

Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations

Riverbend Estate

Groundwater 303 people served
0 violations

Watson Mhp Inc #2 Office

Groundwater 227 people served
0 violations

Schnable Lake Family Campground

All resolved
Groundwater 155 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Dairy Freeze

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Watson Bible Church

All resolved
Groundwater 80 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Reel Fish Inn

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Prairiewood Golf Course

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Big Moe'S Bbq Chalet

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Dunlops Orchard Park

2 health-based
Groundwater 65 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Mc Pherson Plastic Inc

Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations

Saloon El Vaquero

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Trowbridge Community Church

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Bloomingdale Bar

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Upper Crust Pizza

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

B & G Custom Works, Inc.

Groundwater 42 people served
0 violations

Atwood Dejong Properties

All resolved
Groundwater 40 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Little Gem Trailer Park

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Adam East Apartments

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Riverview M H P

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

River Coating, Inc.

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Lynx Golf Course

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Whispering Pines Condo Association

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Country Affairs

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Frostee Freeze

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Bernea'S Food Service #3

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Whispering Pines Condo Assn Well 002

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

Bernea'S Food Service #4

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Bernea'S Food Service #1

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Church Of God

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Bernea'S Food Service #2

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Mead Paper Board Products

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Watson Corners Stop & Shop

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

13 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

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 (49078) has more violations than 74% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 15.

Fewer violations 74th 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.

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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