Water Quality in Detroit, MI (48180)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 48180.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 12 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are14 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 73% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
62,081
Population
12
Water Systems
14
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)
Detroit City Of
Dearborn
Canton Township
Livonia
Westland
All resolvedTaylor
All resolvedCancun-Jalisco Mexican Restaurant
All resolvedClark #1587
Clark Oil
Hunters Creek Club-Poultry Hse
Clark Sup 100 #903
Clarke Conv. Store #2450
Contaminants Found
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Detroit (48180) has more violations than 73% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 14, 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.