Water Quality Report · Updated October 07, 2026
PONTIAC
PONTIAC delivers tap water graded A (88/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 63,776 residents in PONTIAC, 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 248-452-2271.
Is PONTIAC tap water safe to drink?
PONTIAC 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 63,776 residents in PONTIAC, 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 PONTIAC (system ID MI0005440) 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 PONTIAC residents
Top concerns in this water
Based on the most recent EPA and EWG data, these are the most significant water quality issues for PONTIAC.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 18.7 ppb, 311x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernTotal trihalomethanes (TTHMs) detected at 27.5 ppb, 184x above the EWG health guideline of 0.15 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA5) detected at 15.7 ppb, 157x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
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Recommended water filters for PONTIAC
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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 |
18.7 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 311× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
27.5 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 184× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
15.7 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 157× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.126 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 6.3× over |
| Nitrate* Inorganic |
0.4 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | 2.9× over |
| Vanadium Other |
0.175 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA) PFAS |
1.28 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.0944 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride* Inorganic |
0.677 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.
PONTIAC service area
This water system serves 1 community in Oakland County, Michigan. Click any city for its dedicated tap water quality page.
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