Water Quality Report · Updated October 07, 2026
LIVONIA
LIVONIA delivers tap water graded A (88/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 96,942 residents in LIVONIA, 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 734-466-2655.
Is LIVONIA tap water safe to drink?
LIVONIA 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 96,942 residents in LIVONIA, 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 LIVONIA (system ID MI0003930) for the last 3 years. Checked 2026-10-07.
Source: U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO), from the Safe Drinking Water Information System. See EPA's full report.
Quick actions for LIVONIA residents
Top concerns in this water
Based on the most recent EPA and EWG data, these are the most significant water quality issues for LIVONIA.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 17.8 ppb, 296x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernTotal trihalomethanes (TTHMs) detected at 30.4 ppb, 203x above the EWG health guideline of 0.15 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA5) detected at 13.4 ppb, 134x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
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Recommended water filters for LIVONIA
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in this water supply.
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Score breakdown
This utility's overall score of 88/100 breaks down across five weighted components. Read the full methodology →
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 |
17.8 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 296× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
30.4 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 203× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
13.4 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 134× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.075 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 3.8× over |
| Nitrate* Inorganic |
0.497 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | 3.5× over |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
0.281 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Vanadium Other |
0.0329 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.0969 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride* Inorganic |
0.67 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.
LIVONIA service area
This water system serves 1 community in Wayne County, Michigan. Click any city for its dedicated tap water quality page.
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