Water Quality in MCBAIN, MI (49657)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 49657.

264

Total Violations

0

Health-Based

264

Monitoring / Reporting

258

Resolved

What does this mean?

258 of 264 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 264 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 17 Population served: 2,245

Violations Detail (264 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ActiveN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ActiveN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ActiveN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ActiveN/A
NitrateMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2024ResolvedInfants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2024ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2024(12)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

51

Dec 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

51

Dec 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

51

Dec 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

51

Dec 31Active

Nitrate

03

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3B

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3B

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3B

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3B

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

2023(102)

Nitrate

03

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Dec 31Resolved

HEXACHLOROBENZENE

03

Dec 31Resolved

Atrazine

03

Dec 31Resolved

Trichloroethylene

03

Dec 31Resolved

Trichloroethylene

03

Dec 31Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate

03

Dec 31Resolved

Benzene

03

Dec 31Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

03

Dec 31Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Dec 31Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Dec 31Resolved

Benzene

03

Dec 31Resolved

Beryllium, Total

03

Dec 31Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

03

Dec 31Resolved

Selenium

03

Dec 31Resolved

Benzo(a)pyrene

03

Dec 31Resolved

Selenium

03

Dec 31Resolved

Barium

03

Dec 31Resolved

Barium

03

Dec 31Resolved

CYANIDE

03

Dec 31Resolved

CYANIDE

03

Dec 31Resolved

2,4-D

03

Dec 31Resolved

Nickel

03

Dec 31Resolved

Nickel

03

Dec 31Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

03

Dec 31Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

03

Dec 31Resolved

Cadmium

03

Dec 31Resolved

Cadmium

03

Dec 31Resolved

Chromium

03

Dec 31Resolved

Chromium

03

Dec 31Resolved

BHC-GAMMA

03

Dec 31Resolved

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

03

Dec 31Resolved

Hexachlorocyclopentadiene

03

Dec 31Resolved

Simazine

03

Dec 31Resolved

Heptachlor

03

Dec 31Resolved

Aldicarb sulfone

03

Dec 31Resolved

Toxaphene

03

Dec 31Resolved

Beryllium, Total

03

Dec 31Resolved

Antimony, Total

03

Dec 31Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

03

Dec 31Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

03

Dec 31Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

03

Dec 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

03

Dec 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

03

Dec 31Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

03

Dec 31Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

03

Dec 31Resolved

Toluene

03

Dec 31Resolved

Toluene

03

Dec 31Resolved

Ethylbenzene

03

Dec 31Resolved

Ethylbenzene

03

Dec 31Resolved

Styrene

03

Dec 31Resolved

Styrene

03

Dec 31Resolved

Aldicarb

03

Dec 31Resolved

Picloram

03

Dec 31Resolved

Aldicarb sulfoxide

03

Dec 31Resolved

Endrin

03

Dec 31Resolved

Vinyl chloride

03

Dec 31Resolved

Vinyl chloride

03

Dec 31Resolved

Methoxychlor

03

Dec 31Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

03

Dec 31Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Dec 31Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Dec 31Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

03

Dec 31Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

03

Dec 31Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

03

Dec 31Resolved

Antimony, Total

03

Dec 31Resolved

Carbofuran

03

Dec 31Resolved

LASSO

03

Dec 31Resolved

Dinoseb

03

Dec 31Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

03

Dec 31Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

03

Dec 31Resolved

Arsenic

03

Dec 31Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

03

Dec 31Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

03

Dec 31Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

03

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Dec 31Resolved

Xylenes, Total

03

Dec 31Resolved

Xylenes, Total

03

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Dec 31Resolved

Mercury

03

Dec 31Resolved

OXAMYL

03

Dec 31Resolved

Mercury

03

Dec 31Resolved

2,4,5-TP

03

Dec 31Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

03

Dec 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

03

Dec 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

03

Dec 31Resolved

Thallium, Total

03

Dec 31Resolved

Thallium, Total

03

Dec 31Resolved

Chlordane

03

Dec 31Resolved

Heptachlor epoxide

03

Dec 31Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

03

Dec 31Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

03

Dec 31Resolved

Pentachlorophenol

03

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

How Does This Compare?

MCBAIN (49657) has 264 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. 6 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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