Water Quality in Battle Creek, MI (49284)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 49284.

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 28 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 86% of US ZIP codes.

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

2,493

Population

13

Water Systems

34

Violations (5yr)

6

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (13)

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)

Charter Township Of Delta

Purchased groundwater 21,856 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Springport

Groundwater 800 people served
0 violations
Copper tested: 1630 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb) Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Narrow Lake Ballroom

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Parma Wire/Jd Holding

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Country Town Golf Course

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

D.C. Products Inc

Groundwater 31 people served
0 violations

Dowding Tool Products Inc

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Narrow Lake Landing

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Narrow Lake Country Store

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Vern Losey & Son

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Silver Beach Resort

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
4 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
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

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
1630 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2024

How Does This Compare?

Battle Creek (49284) has more violations than 86% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 34.

Fewer violations 86th 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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