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Water Quality Report · Updated October 07, 2026

CLINTON TOWNSHIP

Serving 100,513 residents in CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Michigan .

National rank 97th percentile
Michigan rank 61th percentile
Data confidence Medium
A
88/100
Excellent
ⓘ How did we get this rating?
Quick answer

CLINTON TOWNSHIP delivers tap water graded A (88/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 100,513 residents in CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Michigan using surface water (purchased). The most significant water quality concerns are: Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline; Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline. For questions, the utility can be reached at 586-286-9387.

Data sources for this grade: utilities.csv EWG Tap Water Database ⓘ How did we get this rating?
100,513
People served
1
City served
8
Contaminants detected
5
Above health guidelines

Is CLINTON TOWNSHIP tap water safe to drink?

CLINTON TOWNSHIP delivers tap water that earns a grade of A (88/100) from TapWaterSafety.org — an excellent rating reflecting minimal contamination and full compliance with health guidelines.

The utility serves 100,513 residents in CLINTON TOWNSHIP, drawing from surface water (purchased).

Public testing data identifies 5 contaminants in this water above EWG's health-based guidelines, including: Haloacetic acids (HAA9), Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic acids (HAA5), Chromium (hexavalent), Nitrate*. For most residents, a properly certified home filter at the kitchen tap is the most cost-effective way to reduce exposure to whatever's in your water. See our filter recommendations below, matched specifically to this utility's contaminant profile.

EPA compliance record

Official U.S. EPA records for CLINTON TOWNSHIP (system ID MI0001480) for the last 3 years. Checked 2026-10-07.

No EPA violations in the last 3 years.
0 of 12quarters with a violation
Nolead above EPA action level
01/10/2025last state inspection

Source: U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO), from the Safe Drinking Water Information System. See EPA's full report.

Top concerns in this water

Based on the most recent EPA and EWG data, these are the most significant water quality issues for CLINTON TOWNSHIP.

Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline

Moderate concern

Haloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 20.6 ppb, 343x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.

Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline

Moderate concern

Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) detected at 24.1 ppb, 161x above the EWG health guideline of 0.15 ppb.

Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline

Moderate concern

Haloacetic acids (HAA5) detected at 14.3 ppb, 143x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.

Contact CLINTON TOWNSHIP

Reach the utility directly for service issues, water quality concerns, or to request your Consumer Confidence Report.

Recommended water filters for CLINTON TOWNSHIP

Filters matched to the specific contaminants in this water supply.

Carbon filter certified for VOCs (NSF/ANSI 53)

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Score breakdown

This utility's overall score of 88/100 breaks down across five weighted components. Read the full methodology →

Health Guideline Performance
31 / 40
Legal Compliance
20 / 20
High-Risk Contaminants
20 / 20
Compliance History
10 / 10
Source Water Vulnerability
7 / 10

Contaminants detected — international standards comparison

Every contaminant detected, compared side-by-side against US EPA legal limits, the EU Drinking Water Directive (2020/2184), WHO Guidelines, and California's Public Health Goal (the strictest US benchmark). Why we show multiple standards →

Contaminant Detected EWG
US health-based
EPA
US legal
EU DWD
Europe
WHO
global
CA PHG
strictest US
Tested
sample year
Status
Haloacetic acids (HAA9)
Disinfection byproduct
20.6 ppb 0.06 — — — — — 343× over
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Disinfection byproduct
24.1 ppb 0.15 80.0 100 — — — 161× over
Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
Disinfection byproduct
14.3 ppb 0.1 60.0 60 — — — 143× over
Chromium (hexavalent)
Heavy metal
0.152 ppb 0.02 — — — — — 7.6× over
Nitrate*
Inorganic
0.523 ppm 0.14 10.0 11.3 11.3 10 — 3.7× over
Vanadium
Other
0.633 ppb 21.0 — — — — — Below guideline
Strontium
Radiological
0.103 ppb 1500.0 — — — — — Below guideline
Fluoride*
Inorganic
0.62 ppm — 4.0 1.5 1.5 — — Below guideline

All values in the unit of the detected level. Red cells indicate the detected level exceeds that standard. Some contaminants have limits in some jurisdictions but not others (shown as —). The "Tested" column shows the year each contaminant sample was collected.

Sources: US EPA, EU Drinking Water Directive 2020/2184, WHO Guidelines (4th ed.), California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP service area

This water system serves 1 community in Macomb County, Michigan. Click any city for its dedicated tap water quality page.

About this water system

Public Water System ID
MI0001480
Owner type
Local government
Source water
Surface water (purchased)
Service connections
28,448
Service area
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Macomb County, Michigan