Water Quality in BIRMINGHAM, MI (48012)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 48012.

177

Total Violations

4

Health-Based

173

Monitoring / Reporting

170

Resolved

What does this mean?

170 of 177 violations have been resolved. 4 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 173 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 7 Population served: 1,262

Violations Detail (177 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AAug 20, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AAug 20, 2025ResolvedN/A
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AJan 8, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoringN/AN/AOct 16, 2024ActiveN/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoringN/AN/AOct 16, 2024ActiveN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(5)

Groundwater Rule

45

Aug 20Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Aug 20Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Public Notice

75

Jan 8Active

2024(12)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

How Does This Compare?

BIRMINGHAM (48012) has 177 recorded violations, including 4 health-based. 7 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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