A95/100
YPSILANTI COMMUNITY UTILITY AUTHORITY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 53,988 people · Michigan
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
MI0007260
Violations
2
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.004 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
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 YPSILANTI COMMUNITY UTILITY AUTHORITY
Is YPSILANTI COMMUNITY UTILITY AUTHORITY water safe to drink?
YPSILANTI COMMUNITY UTILITY AUTHORITY water receives a grade of A (95/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has YPSILANTI COMMUNITY UTILITY AUTHORITY detected?
69 contaminants were tested in YPSILANTI COMMUNITY UTILITY AUTHORITY's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does YPSILANTI COMMUNITY UTILITY AUTHORITY have any EPA violations?
Yes, YPSILANTI COMMUNITY UTILITY AUTHORITY has 2 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2013. Violation types include MR.
How many people does YPSILANTI COMMUNITY UTILITY AUTHORITY serve?
YPSILANTI COMMUNITY UTILITY AUTHORITY serves approximately 53,988 people, Michigan. The system provides water to 1 community: Ypsilanti.
What type of water does YPSILANTI COMMUNITY UTILITY AUTHORITY provide?
YPSILANTI COMMUNITY UTILITY AUTHORITY 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 MI0007260.
How does YPSILANTI COMMUNITY UTILITY AUTHORITY compare to other utilities in Michigan?
YPSILANTI COMMUNITY UTILITY AUTHORITY scores 95/100 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.