Dearborn Heights
Get your tap water tested for lead
Lead or copper was detected above the action level at some taps
A lead violation means the 90th percentile of tap samples exceeded 0.015 mg/L — the action level that triggers mandatory response. Lead risk varies by home: older plumbing and lead service lines concentrate risk. A certified lab test (~$25) tells you your specific exposure. Look for filters certified NSF/ANSI 53 for lead reduction.
No action needed
No PFAS detected in this water system
PFAS was monitored under EPA's UCMR5 program (2023–2025) and not detected.
Should I be concerned?
No. This contaminant is monitored and not detected.
No action needed
Not detected in this water system
Chromium-6 is the contaminant from the Erin Brockovich case — it's not present in detectable amounts here.
Should I be concerned?
No. This contaminant is monitored and not detected.
Lithium not detected in this system
Not detected in this water system
Lithium occurs naturally in some groundwater sources at low levels. It is the same element used in psychiatric medication, but even elevated drinking water concentrations are thousands of times below a therapeutic dose.
Why is lithium even tested for?
EPA included lithium in its Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) to gather national data. There is currently no federal limit for lithium in drinking water. Monitoring it helps researchers and regulators understand where it occurs and at what levels.
Check your home's pipes
Lead risk depends on your home, not just the water system
The concern isn't usually the treatment plant — it's pipes inside older homes. No level is considered safe for children under 6.
Should I be worried?
Not necessarily — but if your home was built before 1986, it's worth checking whether you have lead pipes or solder. Run cold water 30 seconds before drinking in the morning.
We don't have annual water report data for DEARBORN HEIGHTS yet. If you can find the PDF, we'll analyze it and add it to this page.
Do you have or use a private well? Measured concentrations from nearby private wells sampled within 5 miles.
2 EPA Superfund sites within 10 miles. Proximity does not necessarily mean your water is affected.
Dearborn Heights draws from surface water — Connection To Glwa. Drought directly affects reservoir levels and river flow.