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Detroit has a documented history of water quality concerns. Know exactly what is in your water with lab-tested results, a free consultation from an actual water quality expert, and free two-way shipping on every order.
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Detroit has over 80,000 lead service lines, many connected to homes built before 1945. Lead can leach directly from those pipes and household solder into drinking water, and it produces no smell, color, or taste. Much of Detroit's water infrastructure is over 100 years old, contributing to frequent main breaks and significant water loss throughout the distribution system. The EPA estimates US water systems lose approximately 2 trillion gallons of treated water annually through aging infrastructure, and nationwide, a water main breaks somewhere in the country every two minutes. Each one of those breaks is a potential entry point for contamination. Annual detroit water testing is the most straightforward way to confirm what is actually reaching your tap.
Water that passes treatment standards at the plant travels through miles of aging infrastructure before it reaches your faucet. Chlorine used to disinfect municipal water reacts with naturally occurring organic matter to form trihalomethanes, compounds linked to increased health risks with long-term exposure. PFAS and bacteria have also been documented in municipal water systems across Michigan. Your city's annual water quality report only reflects conditions at the treatment facility, not at your specific tap.
Private wells in the greater Detroit area and surrounding communities face contamination risks from agricultural runoff, industrial activity, septic systems, and natural geology. Private wells receive zero routine regulatory oversight, which means testing is entirely the responsibility of the homeowner. Unlike many testing companies that route samples to outside facilities, every well water sample we receive is run start to finish in our own lab by our own scientists. Annual well water testing in Detroit is the single most important thing a well owner can do to protect their household.
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“The test was simple–collect a water sample from a faucet in the home. We sent the test to the lab and received a water quality analysis within a few days. The test included analysis of the water sample for the presence of: coliform bacteria, E. coli, iron, lead, pH, turbidity, and nitrates/nitrites.”
“Incredible lab, they really care about their customers. As someone who doesn’t know a whole lot about water quality, they took their time to help me understand everything about my water quality situation.”
Yes. Detroit's municipal system has documented issues with lead, and treatment does not neutralize everything that enters the distribution network between the plant and your home. Taste and appearance tell you nothing about lead, PFAS, or disinfection byproducts.
Read more: Why Drinking Water Sickens a Million Americans a Year.
Lead is the primary concern for city water customers given the volume of aging service lines still active in Detroit. Beyond lead, common contaminants in the region include trihalomethanes, PFAS, bacteria, hardness minerals, and for well owners, arsenic, nitrates, and radon. The Contaminant Glossary on our site breaks down what each substance is, how it enters water, and what the health implications are.
Consumer Confidence Reports measure water quality at the point it exits the treatment facility. By the time that water travels through aging mains and into the plumbing of a pre-1986 home, the picture can look very different. The report your city mails you tells you about their system, not yours.
Yes. Industrial activity and contaminated groundwater sources have contributed to PFAS detections in municipal systems across Michigan and nationally. Conventional water treatment is not designed to remove PFAS, so it can pass through the system and reach your tap undetected. Our PFAS "Forever Chemical" Drinking Water Test screens for 18 compounds.
Read more: PFAS Is Not Going Away.
For Detroit city water customers, the Premium Water Test covers 113 substances and is a practical starting point given the region's known lead and VOC risks. For the most thorough screening available, the Ultimate Water Test covers 249 substances. If you are unsure, reach out before ordering and one of our experts will point you in the right direction at no charge.
Contact us and we will walk you through it. Every order comes with a free consultation from a water quality expert who will explain your results in plain terms and outline what options are actually worth considering. We do not sell treatment products, so the guidance you receive has no agenda behind it. Our Well and City Water FAQ also covers the scenarios we see most often.
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