Water Quality in Ironwood, MI (49938)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 49938.

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 3 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 48% of US ZIP codes.

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

7,460

Population

20

Water Systems

4

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (20)

Ironwood

Groundwater 5,387 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.64 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Ironwood Township

1 health-based
Purchased groundwater 474 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Erwin

Purchased groundwater 270 people served
0 violations

Ottawa Nf - Lake Ottawa Rec Area

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Ottawa Nf - Black River Harbor Rec Area

Surface water 122 people served
0 violations

Driftwood Properties Llc.

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Driftwood Properties Llc.

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Usfs - Perch Lake Campground (Usfs)

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Gogebic - Iron County Airport

All resolved
Groundwater 60 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Spehhrs Tavern

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Norrie Park

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Trackside Pub

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Hautala'S Tavern

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

Sail Inn

Groundwater 46 people served
0 violations

Ottawa Nf - Sylvania 2 - Campground

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Roosevelt Apartments

Groundwater 39 people served
0 violations

Bobcat Lake Campground

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Living Hope Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Norway Lake, Middle Well, Usfs

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Ironwood City Pumping Station

Groundwater 10 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.64 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Ironwood (49938) has more violations than 48% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 4.

Fewer violations 48th 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

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

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.

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