Water Quality in Ontonagon, MI (49953)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 49953.

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 is also 1 monitoring/reporting violation.

More violations than 36% of US ZIP codes.

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

2,368

Population

23

Water Systems

2

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (23)

Ontonagon

Surface water 2,607 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Porcupine Mountain Lodge #2

Groundwater 144 people served
0 violations

Porcupine Mountain Lodge

Groundwater 144 people served
0 violations

Rainbow Motel And Restaurant

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

South Shore Family Restaurant

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Union River Campground

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Candlelight Club

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

End Of The Rainbow

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Silver Sands Motel Surface

Surface water 84 people served
0 violations

The Foothills

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Mountain View Lodges

Groundwater 66 people served
0 violations

Miller'S Cottages

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

Northwoods Candlelight Inn

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Scott'S Superior Inn

1 health-based
Groundwater 48 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Superior Shores Resort

Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations

Lake Of The Clouds

Groundwater 44 people served
0 violations

Sunshine Motel

Groundwater 33 people served
0 violations

Green Park

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Silver Sands Motor Lodge

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Silver Sands Motel Well #1

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Lakeshore Cabins

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Porcupine Mt St Pk Presque Isl

Surface water 25 people served
0 violations

Bob Lake Campground

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Ontonagon (49953) has more violations than 36% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 2.

Fewer violations 36th 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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