Pollution Report: 49017
BATTLE CREEK, Michigan
Livability Safety Score46/100— Moderate
Overall Rating
Moderate
Toxic Facilities
2
Water Violations
43
Air Score
52/100
Safety Signal Breakdown
Lower scores = safer (1-100 scale)
Toxic Facilities
25Water Quality
62Air Quality
52Overall Livability Safety Score46/100
What This Score Means
Zip code 49017 has moderate environmental exposure. Some concerns exist — water quality issues, air quality concerns, but the area is not among the most impacted nationally.
Tap Water Quality
Water Quality
62/100Total Violations
43
Health-Based
1
Contaminants detected:
PFOAPFOSCode 2955PFAS (combined)Code 2968Code 2969+9 more
Protect Your Household
Based on the environmental data for 49017, here are recommended steps:
Water Filter
A reverse osmosis system removes most contaminants
Air Purifier
HEPA + activated carbon for indoor air quality
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