Water Quality in Detroit, MI (48168)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 48168.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 19 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are29 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 84% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
25,038
Population
19
Water Systems
29
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (19)
Detroit City Of
Ann Arbor
Dearborn
Canton Township
Livonia
Westland
All resolvedYpsilanti Community Utility Authority
Northville Township
Ypsilanti Comm Utilities Auth
Salem Hills Golf Course
Omelette & Waffle Cafe
All resolvedThe Salem Store
All resolvedSalem Bible Church
Friends Of Thayer'S Corner Nature Area
All resolvedDollar General Store, 544 Meadow Rd
All resolvedGfl Env - Compost Facility
All resolvedLittle Hearts Learning Center
Maplewood Family Dental
Gfl Environmental Inc
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limitSampled: Jan 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jul 2022
How Does This Compare?
Detroit (48168) has more violations than 84% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 29, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.