Water Quality in Marquette, MI (49855)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 49855.
Active Health Violations
2 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 81% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
33,876
Population
75
Water Systems
24
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (75)
Marquette
Surface water 20,629 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 19 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)
Marquette Township
Purchased surface water 2,700 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.74 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Circle K - Marquette #231
Groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations
St. Louis The King Church
All resolved Groundwater 999 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Marquete Mountain
Groundwater 440 people served
0 violations
Clarks Landing
Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations
Raging River Resort (001)
Groundwater 390 people served
0 violations
Champion Middle School
Groundwater 350 people served
0 violations
Cherry Creek Elementary School
Groundwater 338 people served
0 violations
Gateway Plaza
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Maple Tree Court
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Wahlstroms Restaurant
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
St Onge Party Store
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Chocolay River Rv Park And Campground
All resolved Groundwater 210 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Crossroads Convenience
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Gitchee Gumee Rv Park
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Movie Shoppe
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Town And Country Food Store
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Northwoods Supper Club
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Michigan Bell Service Center
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Rippling River Resort
1 health-based Groundwater 150 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
A & W Family Restaurant
Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations
King Koin Laundromat
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Prince Of Peace Lutheran Churc
All resolved Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Beaver Grove Elementary School
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Michigamme Um Institute - Bath House
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Acocks Medical Care Facility
Groundwater 97 people served
0 violations
Marquette County Corrections Center
1 health-based Groundwater 95 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Uncle Donuts Chocolay Cafe
Groundwater 86 people served
0 violations
America'S Best Value Motel
All resolved Groundwater 80 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Kassel'S Korner
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Forestville Campground
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Crossroads Restaurant
All resolved Groundwater 75 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Airport Drive-In
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Diamond Club (The)
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Grove-R Daycare & Preschool
Groundwater 62 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Alger-Marquette Activity Ctr
Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations
Pine Acres Mobile Home Park
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Cherry Creek Village
Groundwater 50 people served
5 violations (5yr)
St. Louis The King Church
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Chocolay Bungalows
All resolved Groundwater 50 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Peterson'S Pasties
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Snuffys Saloon
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Discovery Central
All resolved Groundwater 46 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Lk Superior-Ishpeming Railroad
Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations
Raging River Resort - Glamping (004)
Groundwater 44 people served
0 violations
Sands Mobile Home Park
Groundwater 42 people served
0 violations
Reinhart Instutional Foods
Groundwater 38 people served
0 violations
Chocolay Children'S Center
All resolved Groundwater 38 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Teaching Family Homes School
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Teaching Family Homes School - Office
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Frosty Treats
Groundwater 33 people served
0 violations
Mdot - Welcome Center, R-154
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
The Champion Cafe
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Silver Creek Church
Groundwater 29 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Seacoast @ Sand River
Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations
Jt'S Drive Thru
Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations
Chocolay Downs Golf Course
Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations
Quizno'S Harvey
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Camp Hiawatha-Family Side
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Marquette Motor Lodge
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Beaver Grove Rec. Area
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Drizzles
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Curly Cue Beauty Shop
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Teaching Family Homes Main Office Bldg
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Marquette Fish Hatchery
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Chocolay Township Rec Area
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lake Superior Smokehouse Pub
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
The Dry Dock
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Parkway Motel
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Paul Gerrish Dds
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
L & M Frosty Swirl
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lamplighter Motel
Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations
M.S., Inc.
Groundwater 13 people served
0 violations
Lake Superior Christian Church
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Contaminants Found
NitrateHealth-Based
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
8 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
10 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
4 violations
Has active
E. COLIMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Exceeds limit19 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Marquette (49855) has more violations than 81% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 24.
Fewer violations 81th percentile More violations
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
One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.
Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids
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.