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Tap Water Quality in Saginaw, Michigan (ZIP 48603)

Serving Saginaw, Michigan

Warning
6 above health guidelines
1
City
210+
Tested
6
Above Guidelines
2
Utilities

Is the Tap Water Safe in Saginaw, Michigan?

Tap water in Saginaw, Michigan (ZIP 48603) has 6 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs) in at least one of the 1 city served. We recommend reviewing detailed city reports below and considering a certified water filter for additional protection.

ZIP 48603 is served by 2 water utilities providing water to Saginaw. Water quality varies by utility and city. Click on the cities below to see detailed reports for your specific area.

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Water Quality Report for ZIP 48603

4 contaminants above EPA health guidelines

These levels represent the worst case across all cities in this ZIP code. Check individual city reports for specific details.

Bromodichloromethane

Found in Saginaw

11 PPB
Guideline: 0 PPB
Lead

Found in Saginaw

0.003 PPM
Guideline: 0 PPM
0.012 PPM
Guideline: 0 PPM
2.4 pCi/L
Guideline: 0 pCi/L

Water Utilities Serving ZIP 48603

SAGINAW, CITY OF

People Served:

51,508

Contact:
989-759-1624

Water Source:

Surface water purchased

Contaminants Tested:

187

SAGINAW CHARTER TOWNSHIP

People Served:

40,840

Contact:
989-791-9870

Water Source:

Surface water purchased

Contaminants Tested:

23

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Best Water Filters for Saginaw (ZIP 48603)

Based on the contaminants found in your area, we recommend NSF-certified water filters that can remove the specific contaminants above health guidelines.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Saginaw Tap Water

Is the tap water safe in Saginaw, Michigan (ZIP 48603)?

Tap water in Saginaw, Michigan (ZIP 48603) has 6 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs) in at least one of the 1 city served. We recommend reviewing the detailed city reports below and considering a certified water filter for additional protection.

Which water utilities serve ZIP code 48603?

ZIP code 48603 is served by 2 water utilities: SAGINAW, CITY OF, SAGINAW CHARTER TOWNSHIP.

How do I pay my water bill in Saginaw (ZIP 48603)?

SAGINAW, CITY OF (the largest utility serving ZIP 48603) handles billing for most Saginaw addresses. Call 989-759-1624 to pay your bill or set up online payments. Other utilities serve smaller pockets of this ZIP — check the utility list below if you don't recognize SAGINAW, CITY OF.

What contaminants are in Saginaw water (ZIP 48603)?

Water testing in ZIP 48603 found 4 contaminants above EPA health guidelines: Bromodichloromethane, Lead, Dichloroacetic Acid (DCA), Gross Alpha (Excl. Radon and Uranium).

Should I use a water filter in Saginaw (ZIP 48603)?

Yes, we recommend using an NSF-certified water filter for ZIP 48603 because 6 contaminants are above EPA health guidelines. Reverse osmosis systems or under-sink filters certified to remove the specific contaminants found in your water are recommended.

What cities are in ZIP code 48603?

ZIP code 48603 serves Saginaw, Michigan.

How we built this page

Water-quality data on this page comes from public federal and state records for the 2 utilityies serving ZIP 48603. We refresh each utility's record whenever its underlying source publishes new data.

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