Water Quality in Grand Rapids, MI (49512)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 49512.

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 32 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.

18,373

Population

13

Water Systems

33

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (13)

Grand Rapids

Surface water 273,005 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 6.98 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Wyoming

All resolved
Surface water 72,125 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Plainfield Township

Groundwater under influence of surface water 42,271 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Mill Creek Academy

All resolved
Groundwater 886 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.42 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Summerfield Charter Academy

All resolved
Groundwater 838 people served
23 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

The Golf Club At Thornapple Pointe

1 health-based
Groundwater 214 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Three Rivers 6

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Alten Oaks Bldg A

Groundwater 52 people served
0 violations

Alten Oaks-Bldg D

Groundwater 38 people served
0 violations

The Store

All resolved
Groundwater 35 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Alten Oaks Bldg B

All resolved
Groundwater 31 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Alten Oaks Bldg C

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Thornapple Pte - Halfway

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

7 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

3 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
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
0.42 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Sep 2025

How Does This Compare?

Grand Rapids (49512) has more violations than 86% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 33.

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.

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.

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