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
Loading map...
Water Systems Serving This Area (10)
Traverse City
Garfield Charter Township
All resolvedEast Bay Charter Township
Elmbrook Golf Course
2 health-basedTcaps - Courtade Elem School
Woodland School
East Bay Twp - Grace Mcdonald Park
Church Of Christ - Traverse City
All resolvedTobys Tap
All resolvedEast Bay Twp - Arbutus Lake #5 Park
All resolvedContaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: 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.
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.