Great Lakes Water Authority
EPA ID: MI0002838 · 0 people served · 46 ZIP codes
Over five tracked years, Great Lakes Water Authority has stayed completely violation-free for its 0 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 1 (2022) to 46 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.
Service Area Demographics
The Great Lakes Water Authority serves a community with a median household income of $38,900 and an estimated 600,573 residents across its service area. Approximately 90% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 60% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Great Lakes Water Authority'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.
About 1% of homes in Wayne County, Michigan rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Michigan
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Great Lakes Water Authority (EPA ID: MI0002838) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 0 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 46 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
This system serves 46 ZIP codes:
48201 · 48202 · 48204 · 48205 · 48206 48207 · 48208 · 48209 · 48210 · 48211 48213 · 48214 · 48215 · 48216 · 48217 48219 · 48221 · 48222 · 48223 · 48224 48226 · 48227 · 48228 · 48231 · 48232 48233 · 48234 · 48235 · 48238 · 48242 48243 · 48244 · 48255 · 48260 · 48264 48265 · 48266 · 48267 · 48268 · 48269 48272 · 48275 · 48277 · 48278 · 48279 48288
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Great Lakes Water Authority (MI0002838) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Great Lakes Water Authority water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Great Lakes Water Authority has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Great Lakes Water Authority serve?
Great Lakes Water Authority serves approximately 0 people across 46 ZIP codes in Michigan.
Where does Great Lakes Water Authority get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.