Neighborhood Report Grade C

Kalamazoo, MI Neighborhood Water Quality — Grade C

10 ZIP codes · 120 EPA violations

Data source: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04

Water quality varies significantly across Kalamazoo, MI. We analyzed 10 ZIP codes to help you compare neighborhoods by water safety, lead risk, and EPA compliance.

City Overview: Grade C (60/100)

Grade	Neighborhoods	%
A	0	0%
B	0	0%
C	8	80%
D	2	20%
F	0	0%

Neighborhood Rankings

Every ZIP code in Kalamazoo ranked by Home Safety Score:

Rank	ZIP Code	Score	Grade	Violations	Lead Risk
1	49004	64	C	12	0.0030 mg/L
2	49006	64	C	12	0.0030 mg/L
3	49008	64	C	12	0.0030 mg/L
4	49003	60	C	12	0.0030 mg/L
5	49005	60	C	12	0.0030 mg/L
6	49019	60	C	12	0.0030 mg/L
7	49007	59	C	12	0.0030 mg/L
8	49009	59	C	12	0.0030 mg/L
9	49001	54	D	12	0.0030 mg/L
10	49048	54	D	12	0.0030 mg/L

How Neighborhoods Compare

Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:

8 neighborhoods score better than county average
2 neighborhoods score worse than county average

EPA Violations

120 total violations across Kalamazoo
0 health-based violations
10 of 10 ZIP codes have violations
0 ZIP codes exceed EPA lead action level

Top Contaminants

Contaminant	Violations	ZIPs
Consumer Confidence Report Rule	70	10
Barium	20	10
Total Coliform	20	10
Stage 1 DBP Rule	10	10

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Kalamazoo?

ZIP code 49004 has the highest safety score in Kalamazoo at 64/100 (grade C). Check the full report for details.

Is Kalamazoo water safe to drink?

Kalamazoo has an average water safety score of 60/100 (C). Water quality varies by neighborhood — no ZIP codes currently exceed EPA lead limits. Always check your specific ZIP code.

Data Sources

EPA SDWIS
U.S. Census Bureau

Updated daily.