Monitoring Violations

Water Quality in 48033 — Southfield, MI

EPA data for SOUTHFIELD

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS Last verified: March 16, 2026

26
Water Systems
71,739
People Served
0
Health Violations (5yr)
Surface water
Water Source
No data
Lead Level

Your Water System

ZIP code 48033 in Southfield, Michigan is served by SOUTHFIELD (EPA ID: MI0006160). This system provides water to approximately 71,739 people from surface water sources.

There are 26 community water systems serving this area.

Lead & Copper in Your Water

No Lead & Copper Rule sampling data available for systems serving this ZIP code.

Violation Summary

28 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

DateContaminantTypeStatus
July 1, 2024Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringResolved
July 1, 2024Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringResolved
July 1, 2024Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringResolved
January 1, 2023SeleniumMonitoringUnresolved
January 1, 2023PFOAMonitoringUnresolved
January 1, 2023PFNAMonitoringUnresolved
January 1, 2023Monochloroacetic AcidMonitoringUnresolved
January 1, 2023Dichloroacetic AcidMonitoringUnresolved
January 1, 2023BromodichloromethaneMonitoringUnresolved
January 1, 2023DibromochloromethaneMonitoringUnresolved
January 1, 2023BromoformMonitoringUnresolved
January 1, 2023ChlorodibromomethaneMonitoringUnresolved
January 1, 2023Trichloroacetic AcidMonitoringUnresolved
January 1, 2023Monobromoacetic AcidMonitoringUnresolved
January 1, 2023Dibromoacetic AcidMonitoringUnresolved
January 1, 2023Bromochloroacetic AcidMonitoringUnresolved
January 1, 2023Bromodichloroacetic AcidMonitoringUnresolved
January 1, 2023Chlorodibromoacetic AcidMonitoringUnresolved
January 1, 2023Tribromoacetic AcidMonitoringUnresolved
January 1, 2023HAA6BrMonitoringUnresolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for water systems serving this ZIP code:

ContaminantCategoryViolationsHealth-Based
Surface Water Treatment RuleTreatment Technique6No
SeleniumInorganic1No
PFOAPFAS1No
PFNAPFAS1No
Monochloroacetic AcidDisinfection Byproducts1No
Dichloroacetic AcidDisinfection Byproducts1No
BromodichloromethaneDisinfection Byproducts1No
DibromochloromethaneDisinfection Byproducts1No
BromoformDisinfection Byproducts1No
ChlorodibromomethaneDisinfection Byproducts1No
Trichloroacetic AcidDisinfection Byproducts1No
Monobromoacetic AcidDisinfection Byproducts1No
Dibromoacetic AcidDisinfection Byproducts1No
Bromochloroacetic AcidDisinfection Byproducts1No
Bromodichloroacetic AcidDisinfection Byproducts1No

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Water Systems Serving This Area

System NameEPA IDPopulationSource
SOUTHFIELDMI000616071,739Surface water
HIGHLAND GREENS ESTATESMI00403872,268Groundwater
NORTHVILLE CROSSINGMI00406571,890Groundwater
CIDERMILL CROSSINGSMI00406791,863Groundwater
EGELCRAFT MOBILE HOME PARKMI00406001,125Groundwater

What You Can Do

  1. Review your annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) — Your utility publishes this each July
  2. Test your home’s water — Especially if you have older plumbing (pre-1986) that may contain lead
  3. Stay informed — Bookmark this page to check for updates on your water quality

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for SOUTHFIELD (MI0006160) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 48033 safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, the water system serving ZIP code 48033 has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. However, individual home conditions (old pipes, well water) can affect quality.

Where does 48033’s water come from?

The primary water source for this area is surface water. SOUTHFIELD serves approximately 71,739 people.

How can I get my water tested?

Contact your local water utility for a free water quality report, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends testing annually if you use a private well.

Does 48033 have lead in the water?

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data is currently available in EPA records for water systems serving ZIP code 48033. If you are concerned about lead, contact your water utility or have your tap water independently tested.

What is the radon risk in 48033?

Radon zone data is not available for ZIP code 48033. The EPA recommends testing all homes for radon regardless of location, as radon levels can vary significantly even within the same neighborhood.

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