Water Quality in Detroit, MI (48205)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 48205.

Past Health-Based Violations

3 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 7 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 67% of US ZIP codes.

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

34,187

Population

7

Water Systems

10

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (7)

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)

Detroit Northeast

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Great Lakes Water Authority

3 health-based
Surface water 0
6 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved

Contaminants Found

CARBON, TOTALHealth-Based
3 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BromateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
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 (48205) has more violations than 67% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 10.

Fewer violations 67th 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.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 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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