Water Quality in Battle Creek, MI (49094)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 49094.

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 4 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 67% of US ZIP codes.

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

3,778

Population

14

Water Systems

10

Violations (5yr)

6

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (14)

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)

Coldwater

Groundwater 13,822 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 5.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Union City

All resolved
Groundwater 1,630 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Union Station

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Sherwood Elementary School

Groundwater 115 people served
0 violations

Lighthouse Funeral & Cremation Services

Groundwater 105 people served
0 violations

American Woodcraft Inc

Groundwater 65 people served
0 violations

Turtle Lake Resort, Llc

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Riverbend County Park

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Creative Health Institute

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Arcosa

All resolved
Groundwater 30 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Ken'T Bull Yoke

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Griswold Machine & Eng Plant#2

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Wells Fargo Motel

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
3 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

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 (49094) has more violations than 67% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 10.

Fewer violations 67th 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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