Water Quality in St. Joseph, MI (49103)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 49103.
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 85% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
11,590
Population
45
Water Systems
33
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (45)
Southwest Michigan Regional Sanitary Sew
Berrien Springs
1 health-basedOronoko Township
1 health-basedPrimar Petroleum
River Springs Estates
North Lake Event Center
All resolvedPennellwood Resort
Country Acres Homeowners Association
Honor Credit Union - Ops Center
Hopper'S Family Restaurant
All resolvedBerrien County Sportsman'S Campground
All resolvedOronoko Lakes Recreation
Arden Um Church
Michiana Fil-Am (Sda)
Camp Betz
Theodore Krause
Marschke Camp 11-0016
Rudell Camp 11-0054
The Lemon Creek Cafe
Pagel Fruit Farm
Twixwood Nursery -Shawnee Campus
Klug Camp
Lemon Creek Winery
1 health-basedMel'S Cafe
All resolvedRutz Farm
Shamrock Station Brewery
All resolvedShamrock Park
Tikvah Orchards
Oronoko Lakes Recreation
Buckhorn Trailer Court
Flavorland Fruit Farm
Twixwood Nursery
Central County Senior Center
Trickett Farm
Andrews University Airport
Lake Union Conference Of Sda
Marschke Brothers
Hildebrand Fruit Farm
Cooper Chevrolet
Berrien County Sportsman Club
All resolvedRonald Marschke
Aunt Letties Catering
Calderwood Camp #1 11-0250
Hildebrand
Kasun Orchards
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2024
How Does This Compare?
St. Joseph (49103) has more violations than 85% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 33.
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.