Water Quality in Traverse City, MI (49620)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 49620.

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

3,070

Population

12

Water Systems

8

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)

Traverse City

Surface water 14,532 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Garfield Charter Township

All resolved
Purchased surface water 12,899 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Buckley, Village Of

1 health-based
Groundwater 529 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Stoneridge Barn

Groundwater 201 people served
0 violations

Northern Pines Medical Center

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Vi'S Diner

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Little Bear Child Care

All resolved
Groundwater 44 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Seneca Foods

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Nw Michigan Engine & Thresher Club

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Buckley Softball Park

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Faith Community Church Of Nazarene

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Kellys Floral/Restaurant

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

3 violations
Has active
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

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
4 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Traverse City (49620) has more violations than 62% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 8.

Fewer violations 62th 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.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 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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