Public water system · MI0001730
ActiveDearborn
Community water system in Wayne County, Michigan, drawing primarily on purchased surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
109,976
Service connections
32,581
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-01 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report · code 71 | Consumer Confidence Rulecode 7000 | No | Resolved |
The one violation in EPA's records.Labels and codes come from EPA's SDWIS reference tables. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found. "Health-based" marks violations of a legal limit or required treatment.
Dearborn: frequently asked questions
Is Dearborn's water safe to drink?
Dearborn is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the MI state drinking water program. EPA's SDWA data records violations for this system — the most recent are listed on this page; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Dearborn?
Dearborn (PWSID MI0001730) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MI state drinking water program.
How many people does Dearborn serve?
Dearborn reports serving 109,976 people through 32,581 service connections in Wayne County, Michigan.
Where does Dearborn get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water.
Other water systems in Wayne County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit City of | Wayne | 633,218 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Canton Township | Wayne | 99,627 | Community | Surface water |
| Livonia | Wayne | 96,942 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Westland | Wayne | 85,420 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Taylor | Wayne | 63,409 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Dearborn Heights | Wayne | 57,774 | Community | Purchased surface water |
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