Water Quality Report · Updated May 12, 2026
WATERFORD TOWNSHIP
WATERFORD TOWNSHIP delivers tap water graded C (68/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 73,441 residents in WATERFORD, Michigan using groundwater. The most significant water quality concerns are: Arsenic significantly above health guideline; Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline. For questions, the utility can be reached at 248-618-7462.
Is WATERFORD tap water safe to drink?
WATERFORD TOWNSHIP delivers tap water that earns a grade of C (68/100) from TapWaterSafety.org — an average rating, with several contaminants above health guidelines but generally compliant with US legal limits.
The utility serves 73,441 residents in WATERFORD, drawing from groundwater.
Public testing data identifies 5 contaminants in this water above EWG's health-based guidelines, including: Arsenic, Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS), Haloacetic acids (HAA9), Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic acids (HAA5). 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.
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Top concerns in this water
Based on the most recent EPA and EWG data, these are the most significant water quality issues for WATERFORD TOWNSHIP.
Arsenic significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernArsenic detected at 3.2 ppb, 799x above the EWG health guideline of 0.004 ppb.
Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernPerfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) detected at 0.36 ppt, 360x above the EWG health guideline of 0.001 ppt.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 11.7 ppb, 195x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Contact WATERFORD TOWNSHIP
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Recommended water filters for WATERFORD
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in this water supply.
Reverse Osmosis
$249-$750Arsenic is most effectively removed by reverse osmosis. Some specialized adsorptive filters also work.
Carbon block (NSF/ANSI 42 + 53)
$40-$750Activated carbon is highly effective for disinfection byproducts like TTHM and HAA5.
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Score breakdown
This utility's overall score of 68/100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic Heavy metal |
3.2 ppb | 0.004 | 10.0 | 10 | 10 | 0.004 | — | 799× over |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) PFAS |
0.36 ppt | 0.001 | 10.0 | — | — | — | — | 360× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
11.7 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 195× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
21.8 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 145× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
5.17 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 52× over |
| Molybdenum Other |
7.02 ppb | 40.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
6.21 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.000652 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| 1,4-Dioxane Semi-volatile organic compound |
0.00375 ppb | 0.35 | — | — | 50 | 1 | — | Below guideline |
| Cobalt Other |
0.0457 ppb | 70.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.366 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA) PFAS |
0.124 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) PFAS |
0.217 ppt | 2000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.377 ppm | — | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Lithium Other |
4.91 ppb | — | — | — | — | — | — | 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.
WATERFORD TOWNSHIP 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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