Water Quality in PETOSKEY, MI (49770)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 49770.

227

Total Violations

14

Health-Based

213

Monitoring / Reporting

222

Resolved

What does this mean?

222 of 227 violations have been resolved. 14 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 213 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 153 Population served: 22,853

Violations Detail (227 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 29, 2024ActiveN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 29, 2024ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AOct 4, 2024ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AAug 6, 2024ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AAug 6, 2024ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AAug 6, 2024ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2024(43)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 29Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 29Active

Public Notice

75

Oct 4Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Aug 6Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Aug 6Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Aug 6Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Aug 6Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Aug 6Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Aug 6Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Aug 6Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Aug 6Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

E. COLI

34

Apr 30Resolved

E. COLI

34

Apr 30Resolved

E. COLI

34

Apr 30Resolved

E. COLI

34

Apr 30Resolved

E. COLI

34

Apr 30Resolved

E. COLI

34

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Apr 1Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Apr 1Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

E. COLI

34

Mar 6Resolved

E. COLI

34

Mar 6Resolved

E. COLI

34

Mar 6Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Jan 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Jan 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Jan 31Resolved

2023(41)

Nitrate

03

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

PETOSKEY (49770) has 227 recorded violations, including 14 health-based. 5 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

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.

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