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 resolvedGun Barrell Lodge
Big Powderhorn Lodge Well #2
Caribou Lodge Well #2
Blackjack Mountain
Caribou Lodge
Gogebic Range Water Auth
All resolvedLake Gogebic County Park
Tamarou-Lufthausen Townhouses 3
Tamarou-Lufthausen Townhouses 4
M-21 Church Of Chirst
Big Powderhorn Lodge Well #3
Alpen Inn Well #1
Alpine Campground
All resolvedLittle Girl'S Point County Park
Hedgerow
Black River Valley Pub
All resolvedBpla Unit #629 To #634
Powdermill Resort, Inc
1 health-basedBpla Unit #619-621 Dino'S Haus
Bpla Unit #648 Amelias Haus
Bpla Unit #646 Amelias Haus
Henry Lake
Bpla Units 912,913,915,916
Christie Lane Lodge
Bpla Unit #526 - Hugel Haus
Bpla Units 802, 803, 1011
Usfs Office Building
Bpla Unit #623 To #627
Bpla Unit #316, #317, #319
Bpla Unit #917, 920, 921
Bpla Unit #326 & #327
Bpla Unit #639 Your Place
Boulder Creek Golf Course
Bpla Unit #203 & #205
Caribou Apartments-Apres Ski
Bpla Units 863 & 864
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: 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.
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.