Berrien County, MI
ZIP 49119
In ZIP 49119, 4 of the 12 things we check have at least one part graded D or F.
- Drinking water: Bridgman meets every EPA legal limit; 12 contaminants are above health goals, led by pfos at 2.3× California’s Public Health Goal.
- Nearest Superfund site: Electrovoice, 8.2 miles away.
- Largest share of modeled toxic air from industry: Howmet Castings & Services Inc. (42%), mostly chromium.
- Fine particles (PM2.5) average 6.6 µg/m³; the WHO guideline is 5 and the EPA annual standard is 9.
- About 405,997 kg of agricultural pesticides are applied in the county each year.
Grades for ZIP 49119
- Superfund sites nearbyC
- Factories and industrial sitesB
- Oil and gas wellsA
- Parks and nature nearbyD
- Air qualityA
- Drinking water qualityF
- Pesticide useF
- Neighborhood health statusF
- Past wildfire impactsA
- Past flood impactsA
- Noise levelsA
- Radiation signalsC
Based on 1 census tract · compiled September 10, 2026 · how each grade works and its sources
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