US Water Score: A
Water Quality Summary
Tap water quality in Newaygo, Michigan (49337) receives an overall grade of A (Lower record-based concern) with a score of 93 out of 100, based on analysis of EPA compliance data, contaminant testing, and violation history. This is 5 points above the Michigan state average of 88. Compared to the national average (75), this area performs significantly better. The area is served by 2 water systems providing water to approximately 2,571 people, using groundwater sources. Over the past 5 years, water systems here have accumulated 14 violations, including 2 health-based violations.
A score of 93/100 means public water-system records for Newaygo, MI show relatively few concerns in the US Water Score model. This is an internal score, not an EPA safety rating, and it does not guarantee conditions at any specific tap.
Health Information
Lead is a toxic metal that can leach from aging pipes and plumbing fixtures.
Even low levels of lead exposure can cause developmental delays in children, kidney damage, and cardiovascular effects in adults. The EPA action level is 15 ppb, but health experts recommend no safe level of lead in drinking water.
Lead enters water primarily through corrosion of lead service lines, lead solder, and brass fixtures — especially in homes built before 1986.
If lead is detected above 1 ppb, consider using a certified lead-removal filter (NSF/ANSI 53) for drinking and cooking water. Run cold water for 30 seconds before use if water has been sitting in pipes.
Common Questions
Based on public water-system records, Newaygo, Michigan receives an internal US Water Score grade of A (Lower record-based concern) with a score of 93/100. This indicates relatively few system-level concerns in our model, but it is not an EPA safety rating and does not guarantee tap conditions inside individual homes.
ZIP code 49337 is served by 2 water systems using groundwater sources, providing water to approximately 2,571 people. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, often requiring less treatment. However, it can be vulnerable to contamination from underground sources like naturally occurring arsenic, nitrates from agriculture, or PFAS from industrial sites.
Lead levels in the public-system record for Newaygo, Michigan are 48.9 ppb, above the currently applicable EPA action level of 15 ppb. EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements lower that action level to 10 ppb when the new requirements take effect. This system-level result does not measure an individual tap; consider a certified lead-removal filter and independent tap testing.
Water systems serving Newaygo, Michigan were not tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program. This does not mean PFAS are absent — it means no data is currently available. UCMR5 testing covered approximately 10,000 of the largest water systems nationwide. You can request PFAS testing from your water utility or use a certified home test kit.
Water systems serving Newaygo, Michigan have received 14 violations in the last 5 years, including 2 health-based violations. Violations can range from paperwork issues (monitoring & reporting) to serious health-based violations where contaminant levels exceeded safe limits. Review the violation details above for specifics.
Based on detected contaminants (lead), residents in Newaygo, Michigan should consider: NSF/ANSI 53 certified filter — specifically rated for lead reduction. Pitcher filters (like Brita Longlast or PUR) and under-sink systems both work. Always look for filters with NSF/ANSI certification for the specific contaminants you want to remove.