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36,222 people served · 20 water systems
TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan is a small city with 36,222 residents served by a network of 20 public water systems. Water service covers ZIP codes 49684, 49685, 49686, 49696.
TRAVERSE CITY's drinking water utilities have maintained full EPA compliance over the most recent five-year reporting window — no health-based MCL exceedances have been recorded.
Last updated: 2026-05-18 · Source: EPA SDWIS
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Centered on ZIP-code centroids of water systems serving this city.
EPA Maximum Contaminant Level exceedances reported by water systems serving TRAVERSE CITY. Each entry explains the contaminant, the health risk, and recommended precautions, and links to a full guide.
No health-based violations in the last 5 years.
TRAVERSE CITY's water systems have met EPA health-based Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) requirements throughout the EPA reporting window. This does not mean zero detection of regulated contaminants — it means all measured concentrations remained below their federal action levels.
KINGS COURT MOBILE HOME PARK
PWSID: MI0040171
1,200 served
TRAVERSE CITY
PWSID: MI0006640
14,532 served
EDGE 72
PWSID: MI0002055
288 served
GARFIELD OAKS
PWSID: MI0040174
40 served
BUENA VISTA ESTATES
PWSID: MI0040051
79 served
ELMWOOD TWP - TIMBERLEE
PWSID: MI0006625
510 served
ELMWOOD TOWNSHIP
PWSID: MI0002115
255 served
GARFIELD CHARTER TOWNSHIP
PWSID: MI0002565
12,899 served
SILVER LAKE VIEW MOBILE HOME PARK
PWSID: MI0040175
98 served
EAST BAY CHARTER TOWNSHIP
PWSID: MI0001935
3,720 served
VALLEYWOOD COVE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
PWSID: MI0006765
50 served
THORN CREEK CONDOMINIUMS
PWSID: MI0006592
50 served
CEDAR CREEK WATER COMPANY
PWSID: MI0001252
325 served
COUNTRY EDEN L.L.C.
PWSID: MI0004045
60 served
LAKE MITCHELL CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
PWSID: MI0003728
25 served
JUNIPER HILLS CONDOMINIUMS
PWSID: MI0003505
50 served
DEEPWATER POINTE MASTER ASSOCIATION
PWSID: MI0001765
65 served
ROLLING MEADOWS WATER ASSN.
PWSID: MI0005775
76 served
BLACK BEAR FARMS
PWSID: MI0000733
110 served
PENINSULA TOWNSHIP
PWSID: MI0005233
1,790 served
This overview reflects EPA SDWIS data published as of 2026-05-18. It covers active Community Water Systems (CWS) that remained within federal Maximum Contaminant Levels during the past five-year EPA reporting window. For up-to-the-minute information, request a current Consumer Confidence Report from your utility, or review the EPA's public dashboard.
This city's water had no EPA health-based violations in the last 5 years.
TRAVERSE CITY has 0 EPA health-based water violations in the last 5 years across 20 water systems serving 36,222 people.
Using an NSF-certified water filter is recommended if your area has violations involving lead, arsenic, or PFAS. For other contaminants, consult your local water utility. Check the annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) for detailed guidance.
Request your water utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), which is required by the EPA. Follow the utility's guidance on boil water advisories. Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking if you have older plumbing. Use an NSF-certified filter if needed based on your water system's violations.
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