ZipCheckup grade for 49546: B.

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Health Violations Found
B 74

Grand Rapids, MI (49546): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 74/100

EPA data combined for 4 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Grand Rapids)

Health Violations Found

Health-based violation records by water system:

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 49546 in Grand Rapids, MI contain 3 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

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
B 74/100
Water Quality Issues 1 health-based violation
Lead Risk Moderate 0.007 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2025-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 14 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 1 health-based violation and 2 non-health-based (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.007 mg/L is below the EPA action level, but EPA's health goal for lead is zero; filtration is advisable.
  • Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
  • Flood 14 cumulative NFIP claim records. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.
Contaminant Summary
Health Violations
3 violations 1 health-based
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
B
ZIP-level Home Safety model score: 74 / 100
Bottom 49% of U.S. ZIP codes
4
Water Systems
306,901
People Served
1
Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0
Surface water
Water Source
0.00698 mg/L
Reported Lead Result3.0× the national median for this measure
Zone 2
County Radon Potential · Moderate
$389K
Median Home Value117% above state median ($179K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: 74/100

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
92/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
100/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
50/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
75/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
96/100
Indoor environment
50/100
Outdoor environment
75/100

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

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Safety & Health (7) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 49546 in Grand Rapids, Michigan is mapped to the water system Grand Rapids (EPA ID: MI0002790). This system provides water to approximately 306,901 people from surface water sources.

There are 4 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Grand Rapids MI0002790 306,901 Surface water
Kentwood MI0003620 36,072 Surface water
East Grand Rapids MI0001960 11,637 Surface water
Ada Township MI0000012 7,584 Surface water

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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 Grand Rapids (MI0002790) 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 49546 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) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (6) MODERATE
Cost & Community (9) HIGH

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Grand Rapids has 14 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

The median home in 49546 was built around 1989. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 49546 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 3 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 49546 (primary system: Grand Rapids), 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 49546's water come from?

The recorded water source for Grand Rapids, a system mapped to ZIP code 49546, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 306,901 people.

How does Grand Rapids water compare to the national average?

Grand Rapids's Home Safety Score ranks lower than 51% of U.S. ZIP codes, and lower than 86% of ZIP codes within Michigan.

How can I get my water tested in Grand Rapids?

If Grand Rapids 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 49546 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 49546 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.00698 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 49546?

49546 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Kent 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 49546?

FEMA records contain 14 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 49546; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is A, 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). Grand Rapids, MI (49546): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 74/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/49546/
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Page version: October 2026.

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