Kent County, MI
ZIP 49509
In ZIP 49509, 6 of the 12 things we check have at least one part graded D or F.
- Drinking water: Wyoming meets every EPA legal limit; 6 contaminants are above health goals, led by pfos at 2× California’s Public Health Goal.
- Nearest Superfund site: Chem Central, 3.2 miles away (3 within 10 miles).
- Largest share of modeled toxic air from industry: Betz Industries (20%), mostly chromium.
- Fine particles (PM2.5) average 8.1 µg/m³; the WHO guideline is 5 and the EPA annual standard is 9.
- About 399,798 kg of agricultural pesticides are applied in the county each year.
Grades for ZIP 49509
- Superfund sites nearbyF
- Factories and industrial sitesC to F
- Oil and gas wellsD
- Parks and nature nearbyC
- Air qualityC to D
- Drinking water qualityB to C
- Pesticide useC to D
- Neighborhood health statusB to C
- Past wildfire impactsA
- Past flood impactsA
- Noise levelsA to D
- Radiation signalsA
Based on 10 census tracts · compiled October 25, 2026 · how each grade works and its sources
Loading the full report, with every source…