Water Quality in Detroit, MI (48240)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 48240.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 7 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are5 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 53% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
17,008
Population
7
Water Systems
5
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (7)
Detroit City Of
Dearborn
Canton Township
Livonia
Westland
All resolvedSt. Helen Beef-A-Roo
All resolvedNext Brands & Development (Beef-A-Roo)
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 (48240) has more violations than 53% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 5, 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.