Michigan — 5th District
119th Congress · 127 ZIP codes · Avg score 59/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-07-17
Data: EPA SDWIS / Census 119th Congress Last verified: 2026-07-17
ZipCheckup tracks water safety for 127 ZIP codes in Michigan's 5th District: the district earns a grade C (59/100). 264 EPA violations on record, 48 health-based.
Top Contaminants
ZIP Codes in This District
100 ZIP codes tracked in Michigan's 5th District. Showing top 50 by safety score.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49115 | Harbert | 98 | A | 2 |
| 2 | 49121 | Niles | 98 | A | 7 (1 health) |
| 3 | 49104 | Berrien Springs | 97 | A | 8 (2 health) |
| 4 | 49101 | Baroda | 95 | A | 0 |
| 5 | 49103 | Berrien Springs | 93 | A | 8 (2 health) |
| 6 | 49106 | Bridgman | 93 | A | 1 |
| 7 | 49107 | Buchanan | 90 | A | 0 |
| 8 | 49117 | New Buffalo | 90 | A | 1 |
| 9 | 49120 | Niles | 89 | A | 7 (1 health) |
| 10 | 49126 | Sodus | 88 | A | 0 |
| 11 | 49128 | Three Oaks | 88 | A | 1 |
| 12 | 49267 | Ottawa Lake | 83 | B | 1 |
| 13 | 48179 | South Rockwood | 78 | B | 0 |
| 14 | 48117 | Carleton | 77 | B | 1 |
| 15 | 49270 | Petersburg | 74 | B | 2 |
| 16 | 49125 | Sawyer | 73 | B | 0 |
| 17 | 48131 | Dundee | 70 | B | 1 |
| 18 | 49028 | Bronson | 70 | B | 0 |
| 19 | 49091 | Sturgis | 70 | B | 0 |
| 20 | 49099 | White Pigeon | 70 | B | 1 |
| 21 | 49237 | Concord | 70 | B | 1 |
| 22 | 49274 | Reading | 70 | B | 0 |
| 23 | 49286 | Tecumseh | 70 | B | 0 |
| 24 | 48162 | Monroe | 69 | C | 6 |
| 25 | 49032 | Centreville | 69 | C | 4 (1 health) |
| 26 | 49082 | Quincy | 69 | C | 8 (1 health) |
| 27 | 49224 | Albion | 69 | C | 5 (1 health) |
| 28 | 49242 | Hillsdale | 69 | C | 6 (1 health) |
| 29 | 49111 | Eau Claire | 68 | C | 5 |
| 30 | 49112 | Edwardsburg | 68 | C | 5 |
| 31 | 49201 | Jackson | 68 | C | 5 |
| 32 | 49202 | Jackson | 68 | C | 5 |
| 33 | 49204 | Jackson | 68 | C | 5 |
| 34 | 49067 | Marcellus | 66 | C | 1 |
| 35 | 49102 | Berrien Center | 66 | C | 0 |
| 36 | 49113 | Galien | 66 | C | 0 |
| 37 | 49116 | Lakeside | 66 | C | 0 |
| 38 | 49119 | New Troy | 66 | C | 0 |
| 39 | 49129 | Union Pier | 66 | C | 0 |
| 40 | 49250 | Jonesville | 66 | C | 0 |
| 41 | 49256 | Morenci | 66 | C | 1 |
| 42 | 49284 | Springport | 66 | C | 0 |
| 43 | 49061 | Jones | 65 | C | 1 (1 health) |
| 44 | 49127 | Stevensville | 65 | C | 0 |
| 45 | 49228 | Blissfield | 65 | C | 1 |
| 46 | 48161 | Monroe | 64 | C | 6 |
| 47 | 49047 | Dowagiac | 64 | C | 19 (1 health) |
| 48 | 49221 | Adrian | 64 | C | 5 (1 health) |
| 49 | 49230 | Brooklyn | 64 | C | 7 (3 health) |
| 50 | 49248 | Jasper | 64 | C | 1 |
Overview
Michigan's 5th District encompasses 127 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is C (59/100).
264 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 48 are health-based violations. About 50% of tracked ZIP codes have at least one violation.
Top Contaminants
The most frequently cited water quality issues in this district:
- Stage 1 DBP Rule - 40 violations
- Surface Water Treatment Rule - 39 violations
- Consumer Confidence Report Rule - 37 violations
- Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) - 22 violations
- Stage 2 DBP Rule - 20 violations
Housing Context
Homes in this district were built on average around 1965 (~61 years old). Older homes may have lead pipes or solder - consider a water filter if your home predates 1986.
Lead Alert: 4 ZIP codes in this district exceed the EPA action level for lead. Consider using a certified lead-removal filter.
Data Sources
- Water quality violations: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Congressional district boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau, 119th Congress
- Housing age: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey
Updated daily. Data covers 127 ZIP codes in Michigan's 5th District.