Water Quality in Chatham, MI (49816)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 49816.
Past Health-Based Violations
1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 51 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 91% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
666
Population
4
Water Systems
52
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (4)
Chatham
1 health-basedOld Joe'S Bar
Lancour'S Snack Bar
Rock River Twp Park
Contaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
How Does This Compare?
Chatham (49816) has more violations than 91% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 52.
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.
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
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.