Water Quality in Saugatuck, MI (49453)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 49453.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 13 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 73% of US ZIP codes.

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

2,908

Population

27

Water Systems

14

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (27)

Kalamazoo Lake Sewer & Water Authority

1 health-based
Groundwater 5,000 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.96 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Saugatuck, City Of

Groundwater 1,413 people served
0 violations

Saugatuck Township

Purchased groundwater 816 people served
0 violations

Oval Beach Concession Stand

All resolved
Groundwater 500 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Third Coast Community Church

All resolved
Groundwater 400 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Presbyterian Camps

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

West Wind Campground Resort

Groundwater 240 people served
0 violations

Saugatuck Campground

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Presbyterian Camps

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Presbyterian Camps

Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations

Schooner Depot

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Emerson Lounge

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Ravines Maintance Building

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Clearbrook Golf Club

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Spectators

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

The White Dog Inn

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Presbyterian Camps

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Broward Marine

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations

Lakeshore Resort, Llc

All resolved
Groundwater 60 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Blue Star Barns

All resolved
Groundwater 53 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Starlite Resort

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Belvedere Inn & Restaurant, The

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Riverbluff Park

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Dunes View Kwik Stop

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Shangrai-La Motel

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Goshorn Lake Resort

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Emh Systems

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

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

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

10 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.96 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Saugatuck (49453) has more violations than 73% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 14.

Fewer violations 73th 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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