Water Quality in Detroit, MI (48226)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 48226.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 17 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are4 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 48% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
6,831
Population
17
Water Systems
4
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (17)
Detroit City Of
Dearborn
Canton Township
Livonia
Westland
All resolvedMgm Grand Casino-Detroit
Cyo Girls Camp
Cyo Camp For Boys
Ford Boc Tevc Trailer City
Grand Trunk Western Rr Company
Mich Metro Girl Scouts
Detroit Water Board
Detroit Water Board
Detroit Water Board
Detroit Water Board
Detroit Water Board
Detroit Water Board
Contaminants Found
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Detroit (48226) has more violations than 48% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 4, 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.