Water Quality in Troy, MI (48085)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 48085.

Past Health-Based Violations

3 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 38 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 88% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

27,231

Population

27

Water Systems

41

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (27)

Troy

Purchased surface water 85,854 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Rochester Hills

Purchased surface water 74,000 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Waterford Township

1 health-based
Groundwater 73,441 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Southfield

All resolved
Purchased surface water 71,739 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Clifford Smart Junior High

Groundwater 900 people served
0 violations

Heritage Family Restaurant

Groundwater 675 people served
0 violations

Perry Drugs

Groundwater 625 people served
0 violations

Thornapple Lake Estates

All resolved
Groundwater 538 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Marathon Oil

Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations

A & W Root Beer

Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations

Creekside Meadows Of St. Johns

All resolved
Groundwater 387 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

T J'S Party Store

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Union Lake Professional Center

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

St Patrick

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Little Brown Jug

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Kingswood Plaza

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Coachlight Restaurant

Groundwater 175 people served
0 violations

Cedar Crest Lutheran Church

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Edgewood Country Club

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Aaa Rebuilders

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Dr Riendl Office

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations

Maudon Lake Community

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Bobs Hilltop Market

Groundwater 31 people served
0 violations

Indiana Meats & Poultry Processing, Inc

2 health-based
Groundwater 30 people served
32 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lakeview Market

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Underwater Outfitters

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Dr Alan Feldman Do

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

ArsenicHealth-Based

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

4 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

2 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

5 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

4 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Troy (48085) has more violations than 88% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 41.

Fewer violations 88th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

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

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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