ZipCheckup grade for 49444: A.

Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.

Water Quality Report
A 94

Muskegon, MI (49444): 20 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 94/100

EPA data combined for 5 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Muskegon Heights)

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 49444 in Muskegon, MI contain 20 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
A 94/100
Water Quality Concerns 20 non-health-based violation records in EPA data
Lead Risk Below action level 0.0028 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2023-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 42 claims
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 20 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0028 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
  • Flood 42 cumulative NFIP claim records. Check the current FEMA map for a specific address.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
20 violations
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
A
ZIP-level Home Safety model score: 94 / 100
Home Safety Score higher than 87% of ZIP codes nationwide
5
Water Systems
9,917
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Surface water
Water Source
0.0028 mg/L
Reported Lead Result1.2× the national median for this measure
Zone 3
County Radon Potential · Low
$159K
Median Home Value11% below state median ($179K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: 94/100

This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
64/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
100/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
100/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
100/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
82/100
Indoor environment
100/100
Outdoor environment
100/100

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

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Safety & Health (5) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 49444 in Muskegon, Michigan is mapped to the water system Muskegon Heights (EPA ID: MI0004580). This system provides water to approximately 9,917 people from surface water sources.

There are 5 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Muskegon Heights MI0004580 9,917 Surface water
Norton Shores MI0004850 23,994 Surface water
Fruitport Township MI0002507 9,355 Surface water
Muskegon MI0004570 37,213 Surface water
Ravenna MI0005610 1,219 Groundwater

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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 Muskegon Heights (MI0004580) 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.

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UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records

Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 49444 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.

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Environmental Hazards (11) CRITICAL
Home & Infrastructure (6) MODERATE

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Cost & Community (9) HIGH

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Muskegon has 42 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

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Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home

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Window Replacement

The median build year of homes in Muskegon is 1967; check the age and condition of your own windows. ENERGY STAR windows can save $101–$583/year on energy bills.

Typical cost: Window replacement: typically $300–$800 per window installed

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Typical cost: Roof inspection: typically $75–$300; repairs $300–$1,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 49444 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 20 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 49444 (primary system: Muskegon Heights), 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 49444's water come from?

The recorded water source for Muskegon Heights, a system mapped to ZIP code 49444, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 9,917 people.

How does Muskegon water compare to the national average?

Muskegon's Home Safety Score ranks better than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes, and at or above 75% within Michigan.

How can I get my water tested in Muskegon?

If Muskegon Heights 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 49444 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 49444 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0028 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2023-12-31). 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 49444?

49444 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Muskegon 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 49444?

FEMA records contain 42 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 49444; 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. Claim records do not establish current property risk. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Muskegon, MI (49444): 20 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 94/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/49444/
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Page version: October 2026.

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49442 Muskegon, MI 3.8 mi A 18
49415 Fruitport, MI 3.9 mi A 12
49441 Muskegon, MI 4.0 mi A 16
49440 Muskegon, MI 4.5 mi A 0
49443 Muskegon, MI 4.6 mi N/A 0
49456 Spring Lake, MI 6.3 mi B 9
49409 Ferrysburg, MI 6.8 mi N/A 1
49448 Nunica, MI 7.9 mi N/A 12
49445 Muskegon, MI 9.0 mi A 0
49417 Grand Haven, MI 9.8 mi B 6

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