Water Quality in Detroit, MI (48170)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 48170.
Active Health Violations
2 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 86% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
40,076
Population
45
Water Systems
38
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (45)
Detroit City Of
Ann Arbor
Dearborn
Canton Township
Livonia
Westland
All resolvedYpsilanti Community Utility Authority
Ypsilanti Comm Utilities Auth
Plymouth Township
Plymouth
All resolvedAbsopure #3 - Wm Young
All resolvedAbsopure
All resolvedAbsopure #2-Wm Young
All resolvedFox Hills Country Club
All resolvedKarl'S Cabin
All resolvedWoodland Oaks Campground
Plymouth Orchards
Trinity Church - Plymouth
Spiritus Sanctus - Plymouth
Pine Forest Mobile Home Park
Plymouth Sda
Absopure Water Co - Southfield
Fox Hills Golf Course - Golden Fox
All resolvedTrinity Preschool - Plymouth
Tri Kor Golf Land
Fox Hills Golf Course - Strategic Fox
All resolvedFox Hills Market
1 health-basedTri Kor Golf Land
St. John'S Golf Course-Halfway Conc
All resolvedNovi Oaks Golf & Sports Center
Tri-Kor Golf Land
Iglesia Christo Ch Of Christ
Whispering Willow
English Gardens
Hickory Creek Golf Course
Buffalo Dons Artesian Wells
Christensen'S Plant Center
Plastipak-Storage Pws
Western Wayne County Conservation Assn
All resolvedPlymouth Recreational Park
Middle Rouge Parkway
Dun Rovin Golf Course
Hydration Source
1 health-basedDvl Development
Absopure Water Company
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Detroit (48170) has more violations than 86% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 38.
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.
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
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.