Water Quality in Niles, MI (49120)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 49120.
Active Health Violations
8 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 95% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
36,495
Population
143
Water Systems
97
Violations (5yr)
8
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (143)
Southwest Michigan Regional Sanitary Sew
Purchased surface water 26,780 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Niles
All resolved Groundwater 14,215 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Niles Township
1 health-based Groundwater 2,270 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 1.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Kalamazoo Speedway - Main Well
Groundwater 905 people served
0 violations
Brandywine Senior High School
Groundwater 900 people served
0 violations
Howard-Ellis Elementary
Groundwater 780 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 4.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Summit Church
All resolved Groundwater 750 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Burger King
Groundwater 750 people served
0 violations
Savemart & Big Lots
Groundwater 700 people served
0 violations
Belle Plaza South
All resolved Groundwater 525 people served
9 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 2.9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Riverfront Park Campground
All resolved Groundwater 520 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
B & R 193
Groundwater 502 people served
0 violations
Brandywine Elementary School
Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations
Sheltons Market
Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations
Spaulding Lake Campground
All resolved Groundwater 484 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Merritt Elementary School
Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations
Kalamazoo Speedway - Pit Area Well
Groundwater 350 people served
0 violations
Hemlock Lake Campground, Inc.
Groundwater 332 people served
3 violations (5yr)
Hope Community Church-Niles
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Granger Christian School
1 health-based Groundwater 280 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Kentucky Fried Chicken - Granger
Groundwater 258 people served
0 violations
Birchcrest Estates Mhp
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Bell Elementary School
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Light House Plaza
All resolved Groundwater 250 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0.9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Tyler Refrigeration Corp
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
First Church Of Christ
Groundwater 240 people served
0 violations
Kfc Restaurant
Groundwater 212 people served
0 violations
Kalamazoo Speedway - Restrooms
Groundwater 201 people served
0 violations
White House Ii
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Southwestern Medical Clinic
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Niles Pines Mobile Estates
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Michiana Christian Embassy School
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Kugler'S Beach
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Michiana Christian Embassy Kitchen
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Michiana Christian Embassy Main
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Tsc Stores
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Niles 31 Outdoor Theater
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Smiley'S
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
James Ellis Elementary School
Groundwater 195 people served
0 violations
D Bar And Burger
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Jeannie'S House Too
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Community Evang Free Church
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Galaxy Roller Rink
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Jays Lounge
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Waterbury Pop Corn Stand
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Hill Retail Development
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Tina'S Lounge
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Joey Armadillo'S, Inc
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Aep - Walton Road
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Radewald Farms 1
Groundwater 145 people served
0 violations
Hess Engineering-Office
Groundwater 135 people served
0 violations
Rise-N-Shine Cafe
All resolved Groundwater 114 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Paul Stephen Nursing Home
Groundwater 110 people served
0 violations
Eaton Corp - Admin Bldg
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 6.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
West Star Enterprises
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Trinity Umc - Niles
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Michiana Christian Serv Camp
All resolved Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
First Church Of God - Niles
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Kelly'S Sportland
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Sugarella'S Catering
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Country Cafe
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Country Kitchen
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Madeline Bertrand Park
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Knapps Drive In
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Varner Camp 14-0003
Groundwater 85 people served
0 violations
Hess Engineering-Plant
Groundwater 85 people served
0 violations
Cedarlane Alternative Education
Groundwater 85 people served
0 violations
Cnc Products
Groundwater 85 people served
0 violations
Roundtable Bar & Grill
Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations
Paragon Tempered Glass
Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations
Kubiak'S Tavern
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Hess Engineering
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Foret Plastics
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Old Tavern Inn
All resolved Groundwater 75 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Blaz-N-Chik
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Bethel Tabernacle
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Sumnerville Bible Baptist Church
All resolved Groundwater 70 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
American Vets
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Hess Engineering Capitol Tech, Inc
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Radewald Farm 2
Groundwater 62 people served
0 violations
Coulter'S Chapel Church Of God 1
1 health-based Groundwater 60 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Coulter'S Chapel Church Of God 2
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Niles Grace Brethren Church
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
China Chef
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Radewald Farms 3
Groundwater 59 people served
0 violations
Four Flags Family Dentistry
Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations
Ruff & Tumble Dog Park
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Belle Plaza North
All resolved Groundwater 50 people served
11 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 1.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓ Copper tested: 3800 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)
Marios
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
J & D'S Union 76
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Michiana Courthouse Ltd
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Ontario Trailhead Park
All resolved Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Michigan Mushroom Growers
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Fisher'S Bbq
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Small World Preschool
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Oasis Lounge
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Intergy, Inc.
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Fernwood Botanical Gardens Ed Center
All resolved Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Hackers Golf & Games
All resolved Groundwater 50 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Niles Township Hall
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Happy House
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Delivery Concepts, Inc - Plant 1
All resolved Groundwater 47 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Niles Head-Start
Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations
Stephens Motel
Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations
Rosewarn School
Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations
Delta Machining Plant #1
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Delta Machining
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Barker'S Trailer Park
Groundwater 38 people served
0 violations
Riverbrooke Home Owners Association
All resolved Groundwater 37 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Little Ducklings Daycare
Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations
Aaa Associates Inc.
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Michiana News Service
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Niles Adult Education Center
Groundwater 33 people served
0 violations
Tubby'S Deli
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Howard Township Hall
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
The Village Pizza
All resolved Groundwater 30 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Modineer Co
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Capitol Technologies, Inc
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Michiana Party Hall
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Delivery Concepts, Inc - Plant 4
5 health-based Groundwater 30 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· 5 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Big Dipper Drive In
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Beachcomber
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Empire Machine Co Inc
Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations
Delivery Concepts, Inc - Plant 2
All resolved Groundwater 27 people served
23 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Fishers Bbq, Inc
All resolved Groundwater 27 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Morris Estates Fire House
All resolved Groundwater 26 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Morris Estates Blacksmith
All resolved Groundwater 26 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Bobcat'S Pizza Den
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Morris Estate - Chapel
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Tim Tyler Motors
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
God'S Mercy Church
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Doobies
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Barron Lake Grocery
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Hess Mae
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Arthur Dodd Park = D-1
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Tim Tyler Motors, Inc.
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Signal Point Club Inc. Maint.
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Spaulding Lk Campground Well 2
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Wickes Lumber
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Franz'S Duplex
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Marathon Oil Co
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
West Woods Of Niles
Groundwater 1 people served
0 violations
Hot Dogs Plus
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Contaminants Found
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
37 violations
Has active
NitrateHealth-Based
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
5 violations
All resolved
ArsenicHealth-Based
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
5 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
4 violations
All resolved
CadmiumMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
NickelMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Beryllium, TotalMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
MercuryMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Thallium, TotalMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
BariumMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Antimony, TotalMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
SeleniumMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
ChromiumMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
1 violation
Has active
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
Has active
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit2 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jan 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limit3800 ppb measured
Action level: 1300 ppb
Sampled: Jul 2023
How Does This Compare?
Niles (49120) has more violations than 95% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 97.
Fewer violations 95th 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.