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Redford charter, MI Tap Water Quality 2026

Water quality report for Redford charter, MI — PFAS, lead and copper results, violation history and state inspection findings from EPA SDWIS.

A look at Redford charter's drinking water using EPA enforcement records: violations, lead and copper results, PFAS sampling and state inspection findings.

Main Utility: Redford Township PWSID: MI0005640 Updated: 2026 Q2
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No federal limits exceeded on record

Lead is 9.80 ppb, 65% of the action level and no violations are open. No PFAS was detected.

B

Redford charter earns a B for water quality

Graded on violations, lead, and PFAS, with state inspection findings.

Lead: 9.80 ppb — 65% of the federal action level
PFAS tested, none detected
4 violations since 2015, 1 health-based
No violations currently open
Redford charter's lead level vs. all Michigan community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 9.80 ppb — 65% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 7% of Michigan utilities
Population Served
42633
~20524 connections
Water Source
Surface water
Purchased from another system — SDWIS source code SWP
Active Violations
0
4 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
65% of EPA action level
9.80 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 9.80 ppb, 65% of the 15 ppb federal action level. The action level is a treatment trigger, not a legal maximum, and it is measured across sampled taps rather than at any single home.

Contaminant Violations (2015–Present)

ContaminantTypeMeasuredLimitPeriodStatus
Lead and Copper Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2025 Resolved
Lead and Copper Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — TT 2023 Resolved
TTHM MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.080 mg/L 2022 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.060 mg/L 2022 Resolved
Understanding violation types MCL violations mean a contaminant exceeded the federal maximum limit — the most serious type.
TT (Treatment Technique) violations mean required treatment procedures weren't followed, but don't necessarily mean contamination occurred.

Violation History

4 violations are on record since 2015, of which 1 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility Redford Township
PWSID MI0005640
Water source Surface water — Purchased from another system — SDWIS source code SWP
Population served 42,633
Service connections 20,524
Systems serving this area 6
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redford charter tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. No violations are currently open. Lead is 9.80 ppb, 65% of the action level.
Does Redford charter water have PFAS? ▼
It was tested for the six regulated PFAS compounds and none were detected.
Who supplies water to Redford charter? ▼
Redford Township (PWSID MI0005640), one of 6 systems serving this area. Surface water. Purchased from another system — SDWIS source code SWP
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2025-10-16. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should Redford charter Residents Do?

1
Consider a filter certified for lead
Look for NSF/ANSI 53 certification for lead reduction.
2
Check for a lead service line
Lead reaches tap water mainly through service lines and household plumbing. Suppliers now publish an inventory identifying lead lines.
3
Flush before drinking
If water has sat in pipes more than six hours, run the cold tap for two minutes before drinking or cooking.

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