Water Quality in Traverse City, MI (49683)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 49683.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 15 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 75% of US ZIP codes.

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

2,225

Population

16

Water Systems

17

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (16)

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)

Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa

All resolved
Groundwater 700 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Thompsonville, Village Of

2 health-based
Groundwater 438 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Mountain View Mini-Mart

Groundwater 350 people served
0 violations

Mountain Valley Campground

All resolved
Groundwater 230 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Iron Fish Distillery Restaurant

All resolved
Groundwater 185 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Golden Nugget Bar / H. Wriska

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Kingdom Hall Copemish

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Laughing Horse Saloon

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Betsie River Canoes & Cg

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Colfax Twp - Grass Lake Sfcg

All resolved
Groundwater 45 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Iron Fish Rick House 1

All resolved
Groundwater 35 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Mountain Valley Lodge

All resolved
Groundwater 30 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

J.T.'S Dairy

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

The 231 Bar & Grill

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Contaminants Found

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
4 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

10 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

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 (49683) has more violations than 75% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 17.

Fewer violations 75th 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.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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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