Water Quality in Battle Creek, MI (49224)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 49224.

Past Health-Based Violations

7 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 76 monitoring/reporting violations.

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.

13,447

Population

45

Water Systems

83

Violations (5yr)

7

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (45)

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)

Jackson

All resolved
Groundwater 33,165 people served
26 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Albion

1 health-based
Groundwater 9,144 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Ps Food Mart Convenience King #3011

Groundwater 900 people served
0 violations

Rockey'S Campground

Groundwater 800 people served
0 violations

Cement City Ps Food Mart

Groundwater 600 people served
0 violations

Parma Township-Amberton Vill.

Groundwater 378 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Mar-Lee School

Groundwater 340 people served
0 violations

Starr Commonwealth Schools

Groundwater 330 people served
0 violations

Marshall Academy

Groundwater 280 people served
0 violations

Purdy School

All resolved
Groundwater 274 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Doris Klaussen Dev Center

All resolved
Groundwater 260 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

North Pennfield School

All resolved
Groundwater 260 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Sandhill

All resolved
Groundwater 250 people served
13 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Kellogg Community College

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Binder Park Zoo

Groundwater 235 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

University Lanes

All resolved
Groundwater 150 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Cherry Creek Cellars

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Latin American Club

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Duck Lake Country Club

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Albion Drive-In Theatre

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Tomac Woods Golf Course

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Duck Lake Country Club-#2

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Duck Lake Tavern

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Brooks Foundry

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Oaklawn Life Improvement Ctr

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Primitive Point Campground

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations

Grace Freewill Baptist Church

All resolved
Groundwater 68 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Barker Manufacturing

Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Grace Freewill Baptist Church

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

115 Truck Stop

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Fundamental Adventures Childcare Center

Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations

Camp Tanawida

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Woodworth-Homer Llc

All resolved
Groundwater 33 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Caster Concepts

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Divco Inc

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Fellowship Baptist Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Pj'S

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Lacasa Mexcans

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Vfw 3672

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Harley'S Antique

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Eagles #1265, #2

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Duck Lake Country Club

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

Thompson Brake Service

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Rice Creek

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
4 violations
All resolved
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

39 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

6 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

3 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
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 (49224) has more violations than 95% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 83.

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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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