Water Quality in Marquette, MI (49861)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 49861.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 22 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are7 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 60% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
523
Population
22
Water Systems
7
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (22)
Marquette
Michigamme Um Institute - Main
Michigamme United Meth.Inst.
Michigamme Methodist Camp
Michigamme Um Institute - Campsites
Presbytery Point Camp - Main Lodge
All resolvedPresbytery Point Camp-Up&Low Bathhouse
Presbytery Point Camp-Dining Hall
Moose Drop & Sports Shop
All resolvedPresbyterian Point Camp
Hitchin Post
Michigamme Market
All resolvedThree Lakes Motel-Well #2
Three Lakes Motel-Well #1
Lake Ruth Convenience Store
Mount Shasta
Michigamme Township Hall
All resolvedLake Ruth Resort-Well #2
Herbs And Marys Restaurant
Lake Ruth Resort
Dnr-King Lake Campground
Lake Ruth Resort-Well #1
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)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Marquette (49861) has more violations than 60% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 7, 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.