Water Quality in Bessemer, MI (49911)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 49911.

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 12 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 70% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

2,729

Population

37

Water Systems

13

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (37)

Bessemer

All resolved
Groundwater 1,619 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.59 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Gun Barrell Lodge

Groundwater 600 people served
0 violations

Big Powderhorn Lodge Well #2

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Caribou Lodge Well #2

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Blackjack Mountain

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Caribou Lodge

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Gogebic Range Water Auth

All resolved
Purchased groundwater 177 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lake Gogebic County Park

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Tamarou-Lufthausen Townhouses 3

Groundwater 140 people served
0 violations

Tamarou-Lufthausen Townhouses 4

Groundwater 140 people served
0 violations

M-21 Church Of Chirst

Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations

Big Powderhorn Lodge Well #3

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Alpen Inn Well #1

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Alpine Campground

All resolved
Groundwater 75 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Little Girl'S Point County Park

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations

Hedgerow

Groundwater 62 people served
0 violations

Black River Valley Pub

All resolved
Groundwater 60 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Bpla Unit #629 To #634

Groundwater 54 people served
0 violations

Powdermill Resort, Inc

1 health-based
Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Bpla Unit #619-621 Dino'S Haus

Groundwater 48 people served
0 violations

Bpla Unit #648 Amelias Haus

Groundwater 48 people served
0 violations

Bpla Unit #646 Amelias Haus

Groundwater 46 people served
0 violations

Henry Lake

Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations

Bpla Units 912,913,915,916

Groundwater 42 people served
0 violations

Christie Lane Lodge

Groundwater 42 people served
0 violations

Bpla Unit #526 - Hugel Haus

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Bpla Units 802, 803, 1011

Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations

Usfs Office Building

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Bpla Unit #623 To #627

Groundwater 33 people served
0 violations

Bpla Unit #316, #317, #319

Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations

Bpla Unit #917, 920, 921

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Bpla Unit #326 & #327

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Bpla Unit #639 Your Place

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Boulder Creek Golf Course

Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations

Bpla Unit #203 & #205

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Caribou Apartments-Apres Ski

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Bpla Units 863 & 864

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

4 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

4 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.59 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2022

How Does This Compare?

Bessemer (49911) has more violations than 70% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 13.

Fewer violations 70th 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.

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) 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.

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