Lead Exceeds EPA Action Level at 1 ZIP - Muskegon, MI
6 ZIP codes · 22 EPA violations on record for mapped water systems
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 6 ZIP codes across Muskegon, MI. The area averages a grade A (96/100); water systems associated with 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Muskegon, 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.
City Overview: Grade A (96/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 5 | 100% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 0 | 0% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Mapped ZIP codes in Muskegon ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49440 | 100 | A | 0 | 0.0054 mg/L |
| 2 | 49445 | 100 | A | 0 | Above EPA action level |
| 3 | 49441 | 95 | A | 16 | 0.0054 mg/L |
| 4 | 49444 | 94 | A | 20 | 0.0117 mg/L |
| 5 | 49442 | 92 | A | 18 | 0.0054 mg/L |
| 6 | 49443 | — | — | 0 | 0.0054 mg/L |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 2 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 3 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 22 total violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to Muskegon ZIP codes (each system counted once; includes small systems beyond the city utility)
- 1 health-based violation records in the available EPA data
- 3 of 6 directly mapped ZIP records are mapped to water systems with recorded violations
- 1 of 6 ZIP records with known lead status are served by a system whose 90th-percentile lead result exceeded the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | 15 | 3 |
| Public Notice Rule | 12 | 3 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 6 | 3 |
| Total organic carbon | 6 | 3 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 6 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which ZIP code in Muskegon has the highest home safety score?
ZIP code 49440 has the highest safety score among scored ZIP codes in Muskegon at 100/100 (grade A). Check the full report for details.
Is Muskegon water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 6 directly mapped ZIP records, 22 EPA violations are recorded; 1 of 6 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.