Water Quality Report

Nazareth, MI (49074): 1 Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data for Kalamazoo

PFAS Detected High County Radon Potential

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 49074 in Nazareth, MI contain 1 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score N/A
Water Quality PFAS above MCL 1 non-health-based violation record in EPA data
Lead Risk Moderate 0.0053 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2025-12-31
NFIP Claim History N/A
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 1 violation (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0053 mg/L is below the EPA action level, but EPA's health goal for lead is zero; filtration is advisable.
  • PFAS At least one PFAS result is above an EPA MCL value (UCMR5 sampling; MCL compliance required from 2029).
  • Radon EPA Zone 1 - highest county-level potential. This is not a home measurement; test before any threshold comparison.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
1 violation PFAS detected
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record Consumer Confidence Report: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
1
Water System
192,992
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0053 mg/L
Reported Lead Result2.3× the national median for this measure
Zone 1
County Radon Potential · High

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable

Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
92/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
Unknown
Evidence missing
EPA radon zone
0/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
100/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
Unknown
Indoor environment
0/100
Outdoor environment
100/100

Coverage: 3 of 4 components and 2 of 3 domains observed.

Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.

Safety & Health (8) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 49074 in Nazareth, Michigan is mapped to the water system Kalamazoo (EPA ID: MI0003520). This system provides water to approximately 192,992 people from groundwater sources.

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Kalamazoo (MI0003520) on EPA.gov.

5 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.

📊 EPA Safe Drinking Water · View source →

PFAS Contamination Detected

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with ZIP code 49074. One or more compound results are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL with compliance required from 2029.

Detected compounds: PFBS, PFOS, PFPeA, PFHxS, PFOA.

Highest measured level: 0.0076 µg/L

Reverse osmosis (RO) and activated carbon block filters can reduce PFAS at the tap. Certifications list the compounds covered: an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 claim for PFOA/PFOS does not cover every PFAS, so check that the product lists the compounds detected here.

📊 EPA UCMR5 · View source →
Environmental Hazards (10) CRITICAL
Home & Infrastructure (6) MODERATE
Cost & Community (7) OK

CPSC product recall notices

These national notices are not matched to this ZIP code or water system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 49074 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 1 violation since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 49074 (primary system: Kalamazoo), including 0 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 49074's water come from?

The recorded water source for Kalamazoo, a system mapped to ZIP code 49074, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 192,992 people.

How can I get my water tested in Nazareth?

If Kalamazoo 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.

Is lead a concern in 49074 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 49074 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0053 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2025-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.

What is the radon risk for 49074?

49074 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Kalamazoo County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

Are there PFAS (forever chemicals) in 49074's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 49074. One or more PFAS results are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL with compliance required from 2029. Reverse osmosis and activated carbon filters certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 specifically for PFOA/PFOS reduction can reduce PFAS.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Nazareth, MI (49074): 1 Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/49074/
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Page version: October 2026.

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