Muskegon, MI: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 96/100
6 ZIP codes · 13 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Muskegon: A.
Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.
Tap water system records for Muskegon, MI support a high grade on this site; review your own system's entries for specifics.
How Muskegon Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Muskegon, MI
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
How ZIP codes in Muskegon score across all safety grades.
What You Should Know About Muskegon Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 22 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0066 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 74% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $300 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 14.81.
Who Supplies Your Water in Muskegon
When a city is linked to 13 water systems, as Muskegon, MI is in federal records, water in one neighborhood may come from a different system than in another. The 3 systems with the largest reported populations are shown below, and their compliance records are kept separately, so a violation logged for one does not describe the others.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 6 ZIP codes in Muskegon, Michigan, covering 13 community water systems serving approximately 129,821 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 6 of 6 ZIP codes.
3 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (50%) have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Muskegon: A (96/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
Muskegon water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0066 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 6 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
6 of 6 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 20 | 3 |
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 16 | 3 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 8 | 3 |
| Total organic carbon | Disinfection Byproducts | 8 | 3 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 8 | 3 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49444 | A | 20 | 0 | Muskegon Heights |
| 49442 | A | 18 | 1 | Muskegon |
| 49441 | A | 16 | 0 | Norton Shores |
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49440 | A | Muskegon | 37,213 |
| 49443 | — | Muskegon | 37,213 |
| 49445 | A | North Muskegon | 3,786 |
All ZIP Codes in Muskegon
- 49440 [A]
- 49441 [A] - 16 violations
- 49442 [A] - 18 violations ⚠
- 49443
- 49444 [A] - 20 violations
- 49445 [A]
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Health Outcomes in Muskegon
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Top Contaminants in Muskegon Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Housing & Infrastructure in Muskegon
With 74% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Some homes in Muskegon predate the 1986 federal restrictions on lead in new pipe and solder, so a tap test is a reasonable step for older homes; median build year: 1955.
Over half of homes in Muskegon were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Muskegon Homeowners
Low tier for Muskegon: remediation estimated at up to 1% of what homes are worth.
Estimated remediation costs in Muskegon can be compared with local home values. The $150–$600 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 20% below the Michigan average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Muskegon
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Muskegon
Historical NFIP data for Muskegon contains 104 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $10,938. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 60% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The $300 remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Muskegon, MI