Water Quality in Traverse City, MI (49649)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 49649.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 13 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are9 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 65% of US ZIP codes.

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

7,239

Population

13

Water Systems

9

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (13)

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)

Kingsley, Village Of

All resolved
Groundwater 1,657 people served
7 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Pugsley Correctional Facility

Groundwater 1,347 people served
0 violations

Jaxon Creek Inn

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Outer Limits Food & Spirits

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

St. Mary Of Hannah Catholic School

Groundwater 85 people served
0 violations

The Lighthouse-Traverse City Llc

All resolved
Groundwater 55 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Kingsley Sportsmans Club

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

C. J.'S Cafe

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Durfee'S Catering

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Meadow Hill Afc

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Cherry Blossom Mennonite Churc

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

3 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

3 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
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 (49649) has more violations than 65% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 9, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 65th 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.

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