Water Quality in LYONS, MI (48851)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 48851.
140
Total Violations
0
Health-Based
140
Monitoring / Reporting
140
Resolved
What does this mean?
140 of 140 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 140 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (140 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Carbon tetrachloride | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Carbon tetrachloride | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Carbon tetrachloride | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Carbon tetrachloride | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2024(2)
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
2023(136)
Carbon tetrachloride
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
Vinyl chloride
03
Vinyl chloride
03
Vinyl chloride
03
Vinyl chloride
03
Chromium
03
Chromium
03
Chromium
03
Chromium
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
Nitrate
03
Nitrate
03
Nitrate
03
Nitrate
03
CYANIDE
03
CYANIDE
03
CYANIDE
03
CYANIDE
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
Benzene
03
Benzene
03
Benzene
03
Benzene
03
Arsenic
03
Arsenic
03
Arsenic
03
Arsenic
03
Cadmium
03
Cadmium
03
Cadmium
03
Cadmium
03
Mercury
03
Mercury
03
Mercury
03
Mercury
03
Selenium
03
Selenium
03
Selenium
03
Selenium
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
Xylenes, Total
03
Xylenes, Total
03
Xylenes, Total
03
Xylenes, Total
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
Toluene
03
Toluene
03
Toluene
03
Toluene
03
Styrene
03
Styrene
03
Styrene
03
Styrene
03
Antimony, Total
03
Antimony, Total
03
Antimony, Total
03
Antimony, Total
03
Beryllium, Total
03
Beryllium, Total
03
Beryllium, Total
03
Beryllium, Total
03
Thallium, Total
03
Thallium, Total
03
Thallium, Total
03
Thallium, Total
03
Nickel
03
Nickel
03
Nickel
03
Nickel
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
Ethylbenzene
03
Ethylbenzene
03
Ethylbenzene
03
Ethylbenzene
03
Combined Uranium
03
Combined Uranium
03
Combined Uranium
03
Combined Uranium
03
Barium
03
Barium
03
Barium
03
Barium
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Trichloroethylene
03
How Does This Compare?
LYONS (48851) has 140 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
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