Water Quality in DEXTER, MI (48130)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 48130.

138

Total Violations

Health-Based

138

Monitoring / Reporting

136

Resolved

What does this mean?

136 of 138 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 138 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: 60 Population served: 11,635

Violations Detail (138 total)

Contaminant	Category	MCL Limit	Measured	Date	Status	Health Effects
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Active	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Active	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 29, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 29, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 29, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 29, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 29, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 29, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 29, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 29, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 29, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 29, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 29, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 29, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 29, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 29, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 29, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 29, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
DICHLOROMETHANE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
CHLOROBENZENE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Carbon tetrachloride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Carbon tetrachloride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Carbon tetrachloride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
p-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
p-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
p-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
1,1,2-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
1,1,2-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
1,1,2-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
DICHLOROMETHANE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Toluene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Toluene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
DICHLOROMETHANE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Vinyl chloride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Increased risk of cancer
Toluene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Vinyl chloride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Increased risk of cancer
Tetrachloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Tetrachloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Tetrachloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Benzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer
Trichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Trichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Xylenes, Total	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Xylenes, Total	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Xylenes, Total	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
o-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
o-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
o-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
1,1-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
1,1-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
1,1-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
1,2-Dichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
1,2-Dichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
1,2-Dichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
1,1,1-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
1,1,1-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
1,1,1-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
1,2-Dichloropropane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
1,2-Dichloropropane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
1,2-Dichloropropane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Ethylbenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Ethylbenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Ethylbenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Styrene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Styrene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Styrene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Benzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer
Benzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer
Trichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
CHLOROBENZENE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
CHLOROBENZENE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Vinyl chloride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Increased risk of cancer
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2024(23)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Dec 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

Dec 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

Dec 29Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Dec 29Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Dec 29Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Dec 29Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Dec 29Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Dec 29Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Dec 29Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Dec 29Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Dec 29Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Dec 29Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Dec 29Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Dec 29Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Dec 29Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Dec 29Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Dec 29Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Dec 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

2023(15)

Lead and Copper Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

2022(84)

DICHLOROMETHANE

Dec 31Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

Dec 31Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

Dec 31Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

Dec 31Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

Dec 31Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

Dec 31Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

Dec 31Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

Dec 31Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

Dec 31Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

Dec 31Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

Dec 31Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

Dec 31Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

Dec 31Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

Dec 31Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

Dec 31Resolved

Toluene

Dec 31Resolved

Toluene

Dec 31Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

Dec 31Resolved

Vinyl chloride

Dec 31Resolved

Toluene

Dec 31Resolved

Vinyl chloride

Dec 31Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

Dec 31Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

Dec 31Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

Dec 31Resolved

Benzene

Dec 31Resolved

Trichloroethylene

Dec 31Resolved

Trichloroethylene

Dec 31Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

Dec 31Resolved

Xylenes, Total

Dec 31Resolved

Xylenes, Total

Dec 31Resolved

Xylenes, Total

Dec 31Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

Dec 31Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

Dec 31Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

Dec 31Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

Dec 31Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

Dec 31Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

Dec 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

Dec 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

Dec 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

Dec 31Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Dec 31Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Dec 31Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Dec 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

Dec 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

Dec 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

Dec 31Resolved

Ethylbenzene

Dec 31Resolved

Ethylbenzene

Dec 31Resolved

Ethylbenzene

Dec 31Resolved

Styrene

Dec 31Resolved

Styrene

Dec 31Resolved

Styrene

Dec 31Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

Dec 31Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

Dec 31Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

Dec 31Resolved

Benzene

Dec 31Resolved

Benzene

Dec 31Resolved

Trichloroethylene

Dec 31Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

Dec 31Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

Dec 31Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

Dec 31Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

Dec 31Resolved

Vinyl chloride

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

DEXTER (48130) has 138 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. 2 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

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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

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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

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Water Quality in DEXTER, MI (48130)

What does this mean?

Violations Detail (138 total)

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2024(23)

2023(15)

2022(84)

2021(16)

How Does This Compare?

Recommended Water Filters

Reverse Osmosis System

UV Water Purifier

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