Macomb County, MI
ZIP 48042
In ZIP 48042, 7 of the 12 things we check have at least one part graded D or F.
- Drinking water: Mount Clemens, City Of meets every EPA legal limit; 14 contaminants are above health goals, led by pfos at 2.4× California’s Public Health Goal.
- Nearest Superfund site: South Macomb Disposal Authority (landfills #9 and #9a), 2.6 miles away (3 within 10 miles).
- Largest share of modeled toxic air from industry: Tower Automotive Clinton (54%), mostly chromium.
- Fine particles (PM2.5) average 8.8 µg/m³; the WHO guideline is 5 and the EPA annual standard is 9.
- About 68,106 kg of agricultural pesticides are applied in the county each year.
Grades for ZIP 48042
- Superfund sites nearbyD to F
- Factories and industrial sitesB to C
- Oil and gas wellsC to D
- Parks and nature nearbyC to F
- Air qualityC to F
- Drinking water qualityC to F
- Pesticide useC to F
- Neighborhood health statusB to D
- Past wildfire impactsA
- Past flood impactsA
- Noise levelsA to B
Based on 8 census tracts · compiled September 10, 2026 · how each grade works and its sources
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