ZipCheckup grade for 48047: A.
Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.
New Baltimore, MI (48047): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 99/100
EPA data combined for 2 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Chesterfield Township)
Health-based violation records by water system:
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 48047 in New Baltimore, MI contain 2 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 1 are marked health-based.
Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS
At a Glance
- Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 1 health-based violation and 1 non-health-based (since 2021).
- Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
- Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
- Flood 187 cumulative NFIP claim records. This historical count is not a current property-risk verdict.
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Score Breakdown
Overall Home Safety Score: 99/100
This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.
Canonical components
Required domains
Coverage: 4 of 4 components and 3 of 3 domains observed.
Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.
Safety & Health (5) CRITICAL
Your Water System
ZIP code 48047 in New Baltimore, Michigan is mapped to the water system Chesterfield Township (EPA ID: MI0001390). This system provides water to approximately 41,650 people from surface water sources.
There are 2 community water systems serving this area.
Water Systems Serving This Area
| System Name | EPA ID | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield Township | MI0001390 | 41,650 | Surface water |
| City of New Baltimore, | MI0004670 | 12,720 | Surface water |
Other Water Quality Reports in Michigan
- 48001 (Algonac) - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 48002 (Allenton)
- 48003 (Almont) - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 48004 (Anchorville)
- 48005 (Armada) - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 48006 (Avoca)
- 48007 (Troy)
- 48009 (Birmingham) - 6 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 48012 (Birmingham)
- 48014 (Capac) - 6 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 48015 (Center Line)
- 48017 (Clawson) - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 48021 (Eastpointe) - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 48022 (Emmett)
- 48023 (Fair Haven)
- 48025 (Franklin) - 6 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 48026 (Fraser) - 8 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 48027 (Goodells)
- 48028 (Harsens Island)
- 48030 (Hazel Park)
Nearby Water Quality Reports
- 48051 (New Baltimore) - 3 mi - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 48048 (New Haven) - 5 mi - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 48023 (Fair Haven) - 6 mi
- 48045 (Harrison Township) - 6 mi - 15 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 48044 (Macomb) - 7 mi - 6 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 48042 (Macomb) - 7 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 48046 (Mount Clemens) - 7 mi
- 48043 (Mount Clemens) - 8 mi - 11 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 48050 (New Haven) - 8 mi
- 48064 (Casco) - 8 mi
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Chesterfield Township (MI0001390) on EPA.gov.
4 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.
UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records
Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 48047 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.
The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.
Environmental Hazards (11) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (9) HIGH
CPSC product recall notices
These national notices are not matched to this ZIP code or water system.
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Home & Flood Insurance
The ZIP code for this report in New Baltimore has 187 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 48047 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 2 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 48047 (primary system: Chesterfield Township), including 1 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.
Where does 48047's water come from?
The recorded water source for Chesterfield Township, a system mapped to ZIP code 48047, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 41,650 people.
How does New Baltimore water compare to the national average?
New Baltimore's Home Safety Score ranks better than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes, and at or above 85% within Michigan.
How can I get my water tested in New Baltimore?
If Chesterfield Township supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.
What is the radon risk for 48047?
48047 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Macomb County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.
What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 48047?
FEMA records contain 187 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 48047; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is AE, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. This is a substantial claim history, but claim count is not a count of distinct events or properties. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (2026). New Baltimore, MI (48047): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 99/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/48047/
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Page version: October 2026.
Nearby ZIP Code Reports
Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 48047
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48051 | New Baltimore, MI | 2.7 mi | A | 3 |
| 48048 | New Haven, MI | 5.1 mi | A | 3 |
| 48023 | Fair Haven, MI | 5.8 mi | A | 0 |
| 48045 | Harrison Township, MI | 6.3 mi | A | 15 |
| 48044 | Macomb, MI | 6.6 mi | A | 6 |
| 48042 | Macomb, MI | 7.2 mi | A | 2 |
| 48046 | Mount Clemens, MI | 7.4 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 48043 | Mount Clemens, MI | 7.5 mi | A | 11 |
| 48050 | New Haven, MI | 7.9 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 48064 | Casco, MI | 8.3 mi | N/A | 0 |
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