Water Quality in Detroit, MI
Detailed water quality data for Detroit, Michigan including contaminant levels, EPA comparisons, AquaScore™ grading, and treatment recommendations.
Water utility: Great Lakes Water Authority.
Water source: Lake Huron, Detroit River.
Key Contaminants Found
- Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
- Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
- Chromium (hexavalent)
- Lead
- Chloroform
Detroit's water is treated by GLWA, which serves 40% of Michigan's population. While treatment quality is high, the city's aging distribution infrastructure creates lead exposure concerns in older neighborhoods.