Water Quality in Grand Rapids, MI (49546)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 49546.

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 20 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 79% of US ZIP codes.

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

34,721

Population

34

Water Systems

21

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (34)

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)

1-9 Pilot Llc

Groundwater 1,522 people served
0 violations

Caledonia Center Mall

Groundwater 600 people served
0 violations

Cascade Fellowship Reformed Ch

Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations

Just-In-Time Campground

All resolved
Groundwater 400 people served
7 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Cascade Park -Maint. Bldg

All resolved
Groundwater 300 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Flowers Crossing

Groundwater 195 people served
0 violations

Merlino'S Hidden Valley

Groundwater 195 people served
0 violations

Camp Blodgett

Groundwater 160 people served
0 violations

Sunnybrook Country Club

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Cascade Rec Pavilion

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Keeler Migrant Head Start

Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Kent City Migrant Head Start

1 health-based
Groundwater 123 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Goodwillie Environmental School

Groundwater 103 people served
0 violations

Health Care Equities

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Pullman Migrant Head Start

All resolved
Groundwater 80 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Decatur Migrant Head Start

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

The Cancer & Hematology Center Of Big Ra

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Misty Cove Senior Apartments

Groundwater 66 people served
0 violations

Ra-Dars Village Inn

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

New Era Migrant Head Start

All resolved
Groundwater 52 people served
6 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Eagle Lake Campground

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Kingdom Hall Of Jehovahs Witne

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Hope Network - West Lake- Facility

All resolved
Groundwater 48 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Hart Migrant Head Start

All resolved
Groundwater 45 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

R.J. Development

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Bunker Interpretive Center

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Thornapple River Baseball League

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Cascade Township Park

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Riviera Pizza & Ice Cream

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Camp Blodgett

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Bear Lake Migrant Head Start

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Copper tested: 6210 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb) Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

15 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

2 violations
All resolved
CYANIDEMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
6.98 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
6210 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Grand Rapids (49546) has more violations than 79% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 21.

Fewer violations 79th 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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