Tap Water Quality in Detroit, MI
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Detroit Drinking Water Overview
Population: ~640,000 | Source: Lake Huron and Detroit River
The Great Lakes Water Authority, headquartered in Detroit, operates one of the largest water systems in the world, serving over 40 percent of Michigan's population. Detroit's water quality challenges include widespread lead service lines, PFAS contamination from industrial sources, and maintaining vast infrastructure across a city that has lost significant population.
Common water quality concerns in Detroit
Lead service lines
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PFAS
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Aging infrastructure
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Disinfection byproducts
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What's in your Detroit water report
Contaminant levels
Every detected contaminant in your Detroit water system, compared to EPA limits and health guidelines.
Violation history
All EPA violations on record for water systems serving Detroit, including health-based and monitoring violations.
Water quality grade
An A through F grade based on violation history, contaminant levels, and health guideline comparisons.
Filter recommendations
Which type of water filter will actually remove the contaminants found in your specific water system.
Water quality in nearby cities
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