Water Quality Report

Petoskey, MI (49770): 1 Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data combined for 6 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: City of Petoskey)

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 49770 in Petoskey, 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 Concerns 1 non-health-based violation record in EPA data
Lead Risk Below action level 0.002 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2024-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 2 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 violation (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.002 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
  • Flood 2 cumulative NFIP claim records. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
1 violation
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
6
Water Systems
8,979
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Reported Lead Result
Zone 2
County Radon Potential · Moderate
$310K
Median Home Value73% above state median ($179K)

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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
98/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
100/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
50/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
Unknown
Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water
99/100
Indoor environment
50/100
Outdoor environment
Unknown

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

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Safety & Health (5) MODERATE

Your Water System

ZIP code 49770 in Petoskey, Michigan is mapped to the water system City of Petoskey (EPA ID: MI0005300). This system provides water to approximately 8,979 people from groundwater sources.

There are 6 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
City of Petoskey, MI0005300 8,979 Groundwater
Bear Creek Estates Condominium MI0000505 210 Groundwater
Bay View Association MI0000490 831 Groundwater
City of Harbor Springs, MI0003010 1,194 Groundwater
Conway Commons Mobile Home Park MI0040126 165 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 City of Petoskey (MI0005300) 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 49770 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) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (9) HIGH

CPSC product recall notices

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Petoskey has 2 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 49770 was built around 1987. 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 49770 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 1 violation since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 49770 (primary system: City of Petoskey), 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 49770's water come from?

The recorded water source for City of Petoskey, a system mapped to ZIP code 49770, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 8,979 people.

How can I get my water tested in Petoskey?

If City of Petoskey 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 49770 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 49770 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.002 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2024-12-31). 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 49770?

49770 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Emmet 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 49770?

FEMA records contain 2 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 49770; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is X, 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). Petoskey, MI (49770): 1 Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/49770/
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Page version: October 2026.

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