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Is there lead in Ypsilanti's tap water?

4.1PPBparts per billion of lead in Ypsilanti Community Utility Authority's water at the latest test, in 2025

Under the legal limit of 15 ppb

Water companies that supply Ypsilanti

2 public water companies list Ypsilanti as a place they supply. The biggest is the Ypsilanti Community Utility Authority, with about 53,988 people. The highest latest result among Ypsilanti's water companies is 4.1 parts per billion, at the Ypsilanti Community Utility Authority. None of the 2 with results was above 15 at its latest test. 1 found too little lead to measure. Small ones like Superior Township's water department supply just their own grounds or street; most of Ypsilanti gets its water from the Ypsilanti Community Utility Authority. Your water bill names yours.

The Ypsilanti Community Utility Authorityabout 53,988 people · latest lead test: 4.1 ppb · 734-260-4832
Superior Township's water departmentabout 6,830 people · latest lead test: none found · 734-480-5500

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