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
Ironwood Township
1 health-basedErwin
Ottawa Nf - Lake Ottawa Rec Area
Ottawa Nf - Black River Harbor Rec Area
Driftwood Properties Llc.
Driftwood Properties Llc.
Usfs - Perch Lake Campground (Usfs)
Gogebic - Iron County Airport
All resolvedSpehhrs Tavern
Norrie Park
Trackside Pub
Hautala'S Tavern
All resolvedSail Inn
Ottawa Nf - Sylvania 2 - Campground
Roosevelt Apartments
Bobcat Lake Campground
Living Hope Church
Norway Lake, Middle Well, Usfs
Ironwood City Pumping Station
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: 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.
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.