Water Quality in Alpena, MI (49776)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 49776.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 22 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are9 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 65% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,866
Population
22
Water Systems
9
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (22)
Alpena, City Of
Posen Consolidated Sch Dist #9
Posen, Village Of
St. Casimir Church
All resolvedSunken Lake Park
Presque Isle Co Council On Ag
P I Council On Aging
All resolvedV F W Post 7804
St. Dominic Catholic Church
Metz Lounge, Rcsk Inc.
Posen Pub
Leer Lutheran Church
Flying Duck
All resolvedMorgans Polka Inn
Posen Pub
Posen Chamber Of Commerce
Posen Community Clinic
Bolton Bar
Flying Duck Bar
Hubbard Lake Trailer Park
Sunken Lake Park
Mel O Catering
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 (49776) has more violations than 65% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 9, 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.