Water Quality: Detroit, MI
2 water systems • 633,218 people served
Multiple Health Violations19
Total Violations
11
Health-Based Violations
2
Water Systems
633,218
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Detroit has 11 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Contaminant 2920. In total, 19 violations are on record for 2 water systems serving 633,218 people.
Contaminants Found
Contaminant 2920
Water Systems Serving Detroit
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DETROIT CITY OF | MI0001800 | Surface Water | 633,218 | 2 |
| GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY | MI0002838 | Surface Water | 0 | 17 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.