A97/100
STERLING HEIGHTS, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 127,000 people · Michigan
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
MI0006385
Violations
3
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2013.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About STERLING HEIGHTS, CITY OF
Is STERLING HEIGHTS, CITY OF water safe to drink?
STERLING HEIGHTS, CITY OF water receives a grade of A (97/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 76 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has STERLING HEIGHTS, CITY OF detected?
76 contaminants were tested in STERLING HEIGHTS, CITY OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does STERLING HEIGHTS, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, STERLING HEIGHTS, CITY OF has 3 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2013. Violation types include MR, Other.
How many people does STERLING HEIGHTS, CITY OF serve?
STERLING HEIGHTS, CITY OF serves approximately 127,000 people, Michigan. The system provides water to 1 community: Sterling Heights.
What type of water does STERLING HEIGHTS, CITY OF provide?
STERLING HEIGHTS, CITY OF sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is MI0006385.
How does STERLING HEIGHTS, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Michigan?
STERLING HEIGHTS, CITY OF scores 97/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Michigan state page for a full comparison of water systems.