Is uranium a problem in Michigan drinking water?

Uranium was detected above the EPA limit of 30 µg/L in 4 ZIP codes across Michigan. Check the table above for specific areas. Consider Reverse Osmosis or Ion Exchange if your ZIP is affected.

How widespread is uranium in Michigan water?

Uranium was detected in 4 ZIP codes across Michigan. 4 ZIPs exceeded the EPA limit. See the table above for details.

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Uranium in Michigan Drinking Water — 4 ZIPs Tested

EPA data analysis for uranium in Michigan drinking water systems

ZipCheckup tracks Uranium in Michigan drinking water: 4 ZIP codes with detected levels on record. 4 ZIP codes exceed the EPA limit (30 µg/L). Uranium carries a high health-risk designation.

ZIPs with Detections

ZIPs with Violations

0.3%

Violation Rate

30 µg/L

EPA Limit

High

Health Risk

Reverse Osmosis or Ion Exchange

Best Filter Method

Uranium Contamination in Michigan

ZipCheckup analyzed drinking water data across 1,167 ZIP codes in Michigan for uranium contamination. 4 ZIP codes have reported uranium detections, and 4 have EPA violations on record.

The violation rate for uranium in Michigan is 0.3% of all ZIP codes — lower than the national average.

EPA Standard for Uranium

The EPA maximum contaminant level (MCL) for uranium is 30 µg/L, governed by the Radionuclides Rule. Water systems that exceed this limit must take corrective action and notify consumers.

Worst ZIP Codes for Uranium in Michigan

These ZIP codes reported the highest uranium levels in Michigan based on CCR reports and EPA data:

Lowest Uranium Levels in Michigan

These ZIP codes had the lowest reported uranium detections in Michigan:

Health Effects of Uranium

Uranium in drinking water primarily causes kidney toxicity — it's a chemical toxin before it's a radiation hazard at the levels found in water. Long-term exposure above the MCL can cause kidney damage and increased cancer risk.

How to Remove Uranium From Drinking Water

The most effective treatment for uranium removal is Reverse Osmosis or Ion Exchange. Look for filters certified under NSF 58 standards.

Check Your ZIP Code

Use the ZipCheckup water quality search to see uranium data for your specific water system in Michigan.

Worst ZIP Codes for Uranium in Michigan

Ranked by highest uranium detection level.

Rank	ZIP Code	City	Level Detected	EPA Limit	Status
1	48327	Waterford	380 µg/L	30 µg/L	Exceeds
2	48328	Waterford	380 µg/L	30 µg/L	Exceeds
3	48329	Waterford	380 µg/L	30 µg/L	Exceeds
4	48330	Drayton Plains	380 µg/L	30 µg/L	Exceeds

Lowest Uranium Levels in Michigan

ZIP Code	City	Level Detected
48330	Drayton Plains	380 µg/L
48329	Waterford	380 µg/L
48328	Waterford	380 µg/L
48327	Waterford	380 µg/L

Michigan Water Quality Overview: See statewide water quality rankings on the Michigan water quality page.

Learn more about Uranium: Read the full guide on Uranium in drinking water.

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APA

ZipCheckup. (2026). Uranium in Michigan Drinking Water — 4 ZIPs Tested. https://zipcheckup.com/contaminants/uranium/michigan/

BibTeX

@misc{zipcheckup-contaminants-uranium-michigan,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Uranium in Michigan Drinking Water — 4 ZIPs Tested}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/contaminants/uranium/michigan/}
}

Data as of July 2026.