Water Quality in Empire, MI (49630)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 49630.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 50 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are12 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 70% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,390
Population
50
Water Systems
12
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (50)
Slbe Platte River Cg Pr1p
Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations
Dune Climb Kiosk/Area
Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations
Empire, Village Of
All resolved Groundwater 400 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 2.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Slbe Dh Day Campground Dh1p
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Slbe Village Utilities Nm1p
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Slbe Glen Haven Store Dh17p
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Slbe Coast Guard Station Dh16p
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Slbe Hart Visitor Center Dh11p
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Empire Township Campground
All resolved Groundwater 180 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Empire Air Force Station
Groundwater 144 people served
0 violations
Slbe Lake Michigan Access 669 Dh21p
Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations
Slbe Lake Michigan Access 651 Dh22p
Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations
Slbe Stocking Picnic Mtn Dh13p
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Slbe Glen Lake Beach Dh9p
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Slbe Glen Lake Beach #2 Dh19p
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Glen Lake Trailer Park
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Slbe Outpost Campground Dh5p
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Slbe Stocking Garden Dh14p
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Scenic Drive Kiosk
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Slbe Platte Bay Pr14p
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Glen Lake Trailer Park
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Dorsey'S On Glen Lake Assn
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Slbe Marina-Concession Sm6p
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Beach Break Cafe
Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations
Slbe - Loon Lake Boat Launch
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Slbe Weathersta Cg 2 N Sm10p
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Slbe School House Sm9p
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
M22 Inn - Empire
All resolved Groundwater 50 people served
10 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Slbe Bay Campgrnd 1 East Sm2p
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Cohodas Camp 45-0066
Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations
Slbe Empire Maintenance Shop Pr11p
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
First Steps Discovery Center
Groundwater 37 people served
0 violations
Duneswood Resort
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
The Manor On Glen Lake
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Slbe Bay Campgrnd 2 West Sm3p
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Glen Lake Motel
Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations
Red Barn Sampler
Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations
Slbe Dune Trail Head Dh18p
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Slbe Esch Rd Lk Access Pr9p
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Slbe Good Harbor Bay Dh6p
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Shady Shores
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Slbe Village Handpump Sm11p
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Slbe Popple Campgrnd Sm12p
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Slbe Pyramid Point Dh20p
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Empire Village Inn
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Tiffanys Icr Cream & Cookies
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Slbe Peterson Rd Lk Acc Priop
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Slbe Platte River Maint Pr6p
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Dune Valley Motel
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Slbe Old Indian Trl Head Pr8p
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Contaminants Found
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
10 violations
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit0.6 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Empire (49630) has more violations than 70% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 12, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Fewer violations 70th percentile More violations
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.