Water Quality in Alpena, MI (49753)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 49753.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 19 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are8 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 62% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,706
Population
19
Water Systems
8
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (19)
Alpena, City Of
Long Rapids Elem Sch Food Serv
Long Rapids Congregational
Liberty Christian Academy
Mcvannel'S
All resolvedThe Depot Restaurant
All resolvedBeaver Lake Comm Church
All resolvedGreen Twp Hall
Long Rapids Twp Hall
Beaver Lake Bar
Spratt United Methodist Church
All resolvedBirch Run Resort
Long Rapids Grace Episcopal
Pappy'S Pub
All resolvedBeaver Lake County Park
Paradise Lodge 3
Moores Landing
Paradise Lodge 2
Paradise Lodge 1
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Alpena (49753) has more violations than 62% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 8, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.