Muskegon, MI Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
6 ZIP codes · 54 EPA violations
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); 3 ZIP codes carry 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
Every ZIP code 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 | 0.0065 mg/L |
| 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
- 54 total violations across Muskegon
- 1 health-based violations
- 3 of 6 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 6 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| E. coli | 15 | 3 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | 12 | 3 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 6 | 3 |
| Chlorite | 6 | 3 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 6 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Muskegon?
ZIP code 49440 has the highest safety score 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, 54 EPA violations are recorded; 0 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
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