Water Quality in Traverse City, MI (49696)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 49696.

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 21 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 81% of US ZIP codes.

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

10,477

Population

10

Water Systems

23

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (10)

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)

East Bay Charter Township

Groundwater 3,720 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Elmbrook Golf Course

2 health-based
Groundwater 250 people served
13 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Tcaps - Courtade Elem School

Groundwater 208 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Woodland School

Groundwater 180 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

East Bay Twp - Grace Mcdonald Park

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Church Of Christ - Traverse City

All resolved
Groundwater 80 people served
6 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Tobys Tap

All resolved
Groundwater 75 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

East Bay Twp - Arbutus Lake #5 Park

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

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

21 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Traverse City (49696) has more violations than 81% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 23.

Fewer violations 81th 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.

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.

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