Water Quality in Detroit, MI (48187)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 48187.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 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 5 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 60% of US ZIP codes.

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

53,376

Population

11

Water Systems

7

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (11)

Detroit City Of

Purchased surface water 633,218 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 7.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Dearborn

Purchased surface water 109,976 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Canton Township

Surface water 99,627 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Livonia

Purchased surface water 96,942 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Westland

All resolved
Purchased surface water 84,094 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Canton Charter Academy

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Colony Swim Club

2 health-based
Groundwater 200 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Real Life Day Camp

Groundwater 170 people served
0 violations

Timber Country Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Whispering Willow Manor

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Gallimore School

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

3 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Approaching limit
7.5 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Detroit (48187) has more violations than 60% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 7.

Fewer violations 60th 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.

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.

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