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City water profile

Flushing water quality

Compare local ZIP estimates, evidence quality, associated public systems, and compliance history for Flushing, Michigan.

Median indexed hardness

283PPM

One indexed ZIP

Range 283–283 PPM

State comparison
At state median
State hardness rank
#204 of 374
Matched utilities
2
Active health records
1

City summary

What the indexed records say

Flushing has 1 published ZIP profile across Genesee County. The indexed median is 283 PPM, compared with 283 PPM across Michigan.

Among the 374 Michigancities with an indexed median, Flushing ranks #204from highest to lowest. Across all 512 state ZIP profiles, available estimates run from 41.3to 459.5 PPM.

Because only one ZIP is represented, the city median and range are the same local estimate. It should not be read as multiple independent samples across the community. At least one estimate is marked low confidence, so observation distance and date deserve extra attention.

Hardness distribution

How local ZIP estimates compare

Soft0 ZIPs
Moderately hard0 ZIPs
Hard0 ZIPs
Very hard1 ZIP

1 of 1 ZIP profiles have a hardness estimate. Bars count ZIP profiles, not households or laboratory samples.

Evidence quality

Distance, dates, and confidence

Median nearest distance
53.2 miles
Profiles with evidence
1/1

Confidence labels

High: 0Moderate: 0Low: 1

Observation window: Jan 26, 2016 to May 13, 2026.

ZIP directory

Water reports in Flushing

Open a ZIP for site-level provenance and measurements.

ZIP code

48433

Very Hard

283 PPM

Nearest site
53.2 mi
Confidence
Low

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Public water systems

Utilities associated with this city

Flushing, City Of

PWSID MI0002340

Surface water
System population served
8,311
Last reported
Jun 23, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Majestic Care Of Flushing

PWSID MI0062955

Surface water
System population served
150
Last reported
Jun 23, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Compliance history

What EPA records show

1 unique active health-based record appears among associated systems. This does not mean every contaminant was tested at every tap.

RecordSystemPeriodStatus
Lead and Copper RuleMI0062955Jan 1, 2026Resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMI0062955Nov 11, 2025Resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMI0062955Oct 11, 2025Resolved
Public NoticeMI0062955Oct 1, 2025Resolved
TTHMMI0002340Jul 1, 2025Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)MI0002340Jul 1, 2025Resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMI0062955Jul 1, 2025Resolved
ChlorineMI0062955Mar 1, 2025Resolved
Public NoticeMI0062955Jan 9, 2025Unaddressed
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMI0062955Oct 17, 2024Unaddressed · health-based

Practical next steps

Move from index to evidence

  1. 1. Open your ZIP. Check distance, dates, confidence, and the associated utility.
  2. 2. Read the current CCR. Confirm source water, detections, limits, ranges, and notices.
  3. 3. Test the tap when needed. Confirm health concerns or treatment sizing with the right method.

Questions people ask

About water in Flushing

Is the water hard?

The indexed city median is 283 PPM. Open the ZIP report to verify the distance and confidence behind that estimate.

Is the tap water safe?

Compliance history is utility-wide and cannot guarantee conditions at every tap. Check current notices and test when address-specific evidence is needed.

Do I need treatment?

Choose treatment only after confirming the problem at the property. A softener targets hardness; contaminant treatment requires a matching, verified performance claim.