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Taylor, MI Tap Water Quality 2026

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

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

Main Utility: Taylor PWSID: MI0006545 Updated: 2026 Q2
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Lead above the federal action level

Lead is 16.30 ppb, 109% of the action level and no violations are open. No PFAS was detected.

C

Taylor earns a C for water quality

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

Lead: 16.30 ppb — 109% of the federal action level
PFAS tested, none detected
12 violations since 2015, 1 health-based
No violations currently open
Taylor's lead level vs. all Michigan community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 16.30 ppb — 100% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 4% of Michigan utilities
Population Served
63349
~21238 connections
Water Source
Surface water
Purchased from another system — SDWIS source code SWP
Active Violations
0
12 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
100% of EPA action level
16.30 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 16.30 ppb, 109% 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
TTHM MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.080 mg/L 2026 Archived
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.060 mg/L 2026 Archived
Lead and Copper Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — TT 2025 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2023 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2023 Resolved
Revised Total Coliform Rule REPORTING FAILURE — — 2022 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2022 Resolved
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2021 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2021 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2020 Resolved
TTHM MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.080 mg/L 2020 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.060 mg/L 2020 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

12 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 Taylor
PWSID MI0006545
Water source Surface water — Purchased from another system — SDWIS source code SWP
Population served 63,349
Service connections 21,238
Systems serving this area 6
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Taylor tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. No violations are currently open. Lead is 16.30 ppb, 109% of the action level.
Does Taylor water have PFAS? ▼
It was tested for the six regulated PFAS compounds and none were detected.
Who supplies water to Taylor? ▼
Taylor (PWSID MI0006545), 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 2022-01-11. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should Taylor 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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