Saginaw, MI: 16 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable
11 ZIP codes · 13 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Saginaw Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 16 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0086 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 82% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $567 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 14.76.
Water Systems Serving Saginaw
When a city is linked to 13 water systems, as Saginaw, 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.
Overview
We track home safety data for 11 ZIP codes in Saginaw, Michigan, covering 13 community water systems serving approximately 125,086 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 7 of 11 ZIP codes.
7 of 7 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
Saginaw water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0086 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 7 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
11 of 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 19 | 7 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 12 | 6 |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | Treatment Technique | 7 | 2 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 7 | 6 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 4 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48603 | — | 8 | 1 | Saginaw Charter Township |
| 48604 | — | 8 | 0 | Saginaw Charter Township |
| 48609 | — | 8 | 2 | Thomas Township |
| 48601 | — | 6 | 0 | City of Saginaw, |
| 48602 | — | 4 | 0 | City of Saginaw, |
| 48638 | — | 4 | 0 | Saginaw Charter Township |
| 48607 | — | 2 | 0 | City of Saginaw, |
All ZIP Codes in Saginaw
- 48601 - 6 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 48602 - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 48603 - 8 violations ⚠
- 48604 - 8 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 48605
- 48606
- 48607 - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 48608
- 48609 - 8 violations ⚠
- 48638 - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 48663
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.
CDC Health Data for Saginaw
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
Key Contaminants Detected in Saginaw
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Saginaw's Housing Stock?
With 82% 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
Median construction year in Saginaw: 1955, set against the 1986 federal lead limits for new plumbing.
Over half of homes in Saginaw 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.
Saginaw: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Compared with typical property prices, the remediation estimate for Saginaw is small in percentage terms - at or under one percent.
Estimated remediation costs in Saginaw can be compared with local home values. The $333–$933 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 54% below the Michigan average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Saginaw
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 Flood-Claim Evidence for Saginaw
Historical NFIP data for Saginaw contains 701 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $20,110. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 71% 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 $567 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.
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