Water System Report MI

City of Farmington Hills

EPA ID: MI0002240 ยท 56,984 people served ยท 12 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Farmington Hills (MI0002240): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Water monitoring history at City of Farmington Hills shows a clean slate - EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 56,984 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 83
Avg Safety Score
56,984
People Served
12
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$340K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Farmington Hills Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$97,648
Median Household Income
269,911
Service Area Population
17%
Disadvantaged Population
37th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Farmington Hills serves a community with a median household income of $97,648 and an estimated 269,911 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Farmington Hills's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
26th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
45th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 68% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Michigan

City of Novi
56,780 people
B 0 violations
City of Royal Oak
57,236 people
B 1 violation
Dearborn Heights
57,774 people
B 15 violations
City of St. Clair Shores
59,715 people
A 4 violations
C 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Lead Pipe Replacement Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,150
Radon Mitigation $433
Lead Pipe Replacement $375
Water Filtration $25
Total Estimated Cost $1,983

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

System Overview

City of Farmington Hills, (EPA ID: MI0002240) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 56,984 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 12 ZIP codes across 7 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (83/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 4 of 12 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by MI or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Farmington Hills (MI0002240) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Farmington Hills water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Farmington Hills in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does City of Farmington Hills serve?

City of Farmington Hills serves approximately 56,984 people across 12 ZIP codes in Michigan.

Where does City of Farmington Hills get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from City of Farmington Hills safe to drink?
City of Farmington Hills earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
City of Farmington Hills meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Farmington Hills serve?
City of Farmington Hills serves approximately 56,984 people with drinking water across 12 ZIP codes.
What is City of Farmington Hills's water source?
City of Farmington Hills draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Farmington Hills's service area?
The City of Farmington Hills service area has a median household income of $97,648. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Farmington Hills get its water?
City of Farmington Hills's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Farmington Hills, MI: Serves 57K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0002240/
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