Battle Creek, MI Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
6 ZIP codes · 63 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 6 ZIP codes across Battle Creek, MI. 4 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations; safety scores are not available for every area.
Home-safety conditions vary across Battle Creek, MI. We compared 6 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Battle Creek ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49014 | — | — | 20 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 2 | 49015 | — | — | 15 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 3 | 49016 | — | — | — | No data |
| 4 | 49017 | — | — | 13 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 5 | 49018 | — | — | — | No data |
| 6 | 49037 | — | — | 15 | 0.0020 mg/L |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
EPA Violations
- 63 total violations across Battle Creek
- 45 health-based violations
- 4 of 4 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 4 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 45 | 4 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | 11 | 4 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | 5 | 4 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | 1 | 1 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Battle Creek?
Is Battle Creek water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 4 directly mapped ZIP records, 63 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 4 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
Reporting periods vary by source; the page metadata identifies this materialization.