Water Quality in Detroit, MI (48236)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 48236.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 19 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are21 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.
31,435
Population
19
Water Systems
21
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (19)
Detroit City Of
Warren, City Of
Sterling Heights, City Of
Dearborn
Clinton Township
All resolvedCanton Township
Livonia
Macomb Township
All resolvedWestland
All resolvedShelby Township
St. Clair Shores, City Of
All resolvedRoseville, City Of
Chesterfield Township
All resolvedGrosse Pointe Woods
All resolvedGrosse Pointe Farms
All resolvedGrosse Pointe Shores
All resolvedCountry Holiday Estates
Windward Owners Association
All resolvedLapeer Farms
Contaminants Found
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Detroit (48236) has more violations than 73% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 21, 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.