Water Quality in Marquette, MI (49849)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 49849.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 25 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are10 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 67% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
12,117
Population
25
Water Systems
10
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (25)
Marquette
Ishpeming
Ishpeming Twp - West
Capri Drive-In Theater
All resolvedTilden Mining Company
Tilden Pit Service Bldg (Old Empire)
Tilden Township
Ishpeming Twp - East
Ely Township-Greenwood
Pioneer/Ore Improvement Plant
Da Yoopers Oinkers Sweet Shop
Ely Township-Diorite
Humboldt Mine (Ropes)
Malton Rd Brasswire Campground - North
Hasscib Lake Camp-Main Bldg
Evergreen Drive-In Theatre
Malton Rd Brasswire Campground - South
Ropes Gold Mine
Fyhr'S Mobile Home Park
Wayside Club And Grille
Michigamme Shores & Resort Inc
All resolvedHorseshoe Lake Campground/Dnr
Horseshoe Lake Campground/Dnr
Tilden Township Hall
Negaunee/Ishpeming Water Authority
Contaminants Found
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jan 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jan 2024
How Does This Compare?
Marquette (49849) has more violations than 67% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 10, 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.