Water Quality in Traverse City, MI (49686)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 49686.
Past Health-Based Violations
4 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 45 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 90% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
25,492
Population
68
Water Systems
49
Violations (5yr)
4
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (68)
Traverse City
Garfield Charter Township
All resolvedPeninsula Township
All resolvedKings Court Mobile Home Park
All resolvedTimber Ridge Resort - Campground
1 health-basedBoathouse Restaurant
All resolvedBurger King-Chums Corner
East Bay Calvary Church
Old Mission Peninsula School
Mountain Jacks
Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant & Brewery
Blair Elem School
The Gym
Keystone Soccer Complex - Tbays
Ranch Rudolf
Mitchell Creek Golf Course
Leland Building
1 health-basedSeventh Day Adventist School
42nd Street Plaza
All resolvedPeninsula Grill
Traverse Bay Christian School
Green Meadows Condominiums
Mancino'S
Acme Twp - Bayside Park
Prince Of Peace Lutheran Churc
Grand Traverse Ophthalmology
All resolvedVarsity Golf And Tennis
Elmwood Township Pavillion
Vasa Trailhead Park
Old Mission Inn & Campground
Pebblebrook Golf, Inc.
Valleywood Cove Condominium Association
Christ United Methodist Church
St. Joseph Of Gaylord
All resolvedRapid River Trail Camp
All resolvedFalmouth Head Start
Hometown Hardware
Faith Missionary Baptist Church - Tc
Old Mission United Methodist Church
Peninsula Community Library
Family Independence Agency
Mission Bay Cafe (Old Mission Inn)
All resolvedTwo Lads Winery
All resolvedSpeedway Gas Station
Peninsula Twp - Lighthouse Park
Slavic Evangelical Church
East Bay Calvary Church
Dnr - Schecks Place Campground (West)
Hawthorne Vineyards
All resolvedBlack Star Farms
All resolvedOld Mission Congregational Chu
Roger'S Observatory/Nmc
Dnr - Forks Campground
Taco Bell - Oneonta
Exquisite Edibles
Guernsey Lk Campground
Dnr - Schecks Place Campground (East)
Peninsula Twp - Archie Park
Woodland Sweets
Timber Ridge Resort - Lodge
1 health-basedAcme Twp - Sayler Park
Peninsula Twp - Haserot Beach
All resolvedTraverse Region Conservation Club
Dnr - Schecks Trail Camp (E)
1 health-basedCherrywood Commons
Underwood Farms
Tcaps - Bertha Vos School
East Bay Twp - Cherry Ridge
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2024
How Does This Compare?
Traverse City (49686) has more violations than 90% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 49.
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.
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
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.