Water Quality in Detroit, MI (48239)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 48239.

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

36,976

Population

6

Water Systems

8

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

Loading map...

Water Systems Serving This Area (6)

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)

Redford Township

1 health-based
Purchased surface water 49,504 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based
Lead tested: 8.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Contaminants Found

Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

2 violations
Has active
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
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 (48239) has more violations than 62% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 8.

Fewer violations 62th 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.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Check Another ZIP Code