Okemos, MI 48864

5 water systems • 26,303 residents

Moderate water quality - consider filtration

C

Score: 46/100

Graded on EPA violations, contaminants, severity, compliance, and enforcement history. See methodology.

Data updated June 2026 • Sources: EPA ECHO and EPA Envirofacts

60

Contaminants Detected

345

Violations on Record

36

Health-Based Violations

0

Recent Violations

Grade Breakdown

Contaminant Count0 / 25
Violation History16 / 25
Contaminant Severity16 / 25
System Compliance0 / 15
Enforcement History0 / 10
Total Score46%

46 / 100 points

Recommended Water Filters

  • ✓Point-of-Use Carbon Filter (NSF-certified for lead)
  • ✓Ultraviolet (UV) Purification
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Consult a water quality specialist for personalized recommendations.

Okemos vs MI & National Average

Detected Contaminants

60 contaminants detected across water systems serving this ZIP code

ContaminantCategory
AtrazineAgricultural
GlyphosateAgricultural
SimazineAgricultural
TTHMDisinfection Byproduct
Lead and Copper RuleHeavy Metal
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHeavy Metal
Coliform (TCR)Microorganism
Revised Total Coliform RuleMicroorganism
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneOther
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneOther
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANEOther
1,2-DichloropropaneOther
2,4-DOther
2,4,5-TPOther
AldicarbOther
Aldicarb sulfoneOther
Aldicarb sulfoxideOther
Benzo(a)pyreneOther
BHC-GAMMAOther
CarbofuranOther
ChlordaneOther
Consumer Confidence RuleOther
DalaponOther
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipateOther
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalateOther
DICHLOROMETHANEOther
DinosebOther
DiquatOther
EndrinOther
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDEOther
HeptachlorOther
Heptachlor epoxideOther
HexachlorocyclopentadieneOther
LASSOOther
MethoxychlorOther
OXAMYLOther
PentachlorophenolOther
PicloramOther
Public NoticeOther
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)Other
ToxapheneOther
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)Radiological
Combined UraniumRadiological
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and URadiological
1,1-DichloroethyleneVolatile Organic
1,2-DichloroethaneVolatile Organic
BenzeneVolatile Organic
Carbon tetrachlorideVolatile Organic
CHLOROBENZENEVolatile Organic
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneVolatile Organic
EthylbenzeneVolatile Organic
HEXACHLOROBENZENEVolatile Organic
o-DichlorobenzeneVolatile Organic
p-DichlorobenzeneVolatile Organic
StyreneVolatile Organic
TetrachloroethyleneVolatile Organic
TolueneVolatile Organic
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneVolatile Organic
TrichloroethyleneVolatile Organic
Vinyl chlorideVolatile Organic

Water System Information

Systems Serving This ZIP:
COUNTRY VILLAGE APARTMENTS, SUGARTREE APARTMENTS, ROSEBUSH ESTATES APARTMENTS, MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, COUNTRYSIDE APARTMENTS
Population Served:
26,303
Systems With Violations:
5 of 5
Major Violations:
180
Enforcement Actions:
342

Nearby Areas

48824

East Lansing • 3.3 mi away

A

48823

East Lansing • 4.2 mi away

B

48910

Lansing • 4.9 mi away

C

48912

Lansing • 5.3 mi away

B

48911

Lansing • 6.6 mi away

C

48842

Holt • 6.9 mi away

A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the grade mean?

Our A–F grade ranks this ZIP code's water quality against every other analyzed ZIP in the country, based on EPA data. A = among the best, F = among the most troubled.

Is my tap water safe to drink?

Water systems regulated by the EPA must comply with Safe Drinking Water Act standards. However, if you're concerned about water quality, consider a water filter appropriate for your contaminants.

How often is the data updated?

We update our data quarterly with the latest EPA ECHO and Envirofacts data. Historical violations are tracked to identify patterns.

What filters do you recommend?

Filter recommendations are based on detected contaminants in your area. See our Filter Guide for detailed information about different filter types.