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Can You Drink Tap Water in Clinton Township?
Yes, Clinton Township's tap water is generally considered safe to drink as Clinton Township has no active health based violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) that we are aware of. Other factors such as lead piping in a home, or low levels of pollutants on immunocompromised individuals, should also be considered, however. To find more recent info we might have, you can check out our boil water notice page or the city's water provider website.
According the EPA’s ECHO database, from April 30, 2019 to June 30, 2022, Clinton Township's water utility, Clinton Township, had 1 non-health-based violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. For more details on the violations, please see our violation history section below. The last violation for Clinton Township was resolved on Dec. 31, 2021. This assessment is based on the Clinton Township water system, other water systems in the city may have different results.
While tap water that meets the EPA health guidelines generally won’t make you sick to your stomach, it can still contain regulated and unregulated contaminants present in trace amounts that could potentially cause health issues over the long-run. These trace contaminants may also impact immunocompromised and vulnerable individuals.
The EPA is reviewing if it’s current regulations around pollutant levels in tap water are strict enough, and the health dangers posed by unregulated pollutants, like PFAS.
Water Quality Report for Clinton Township Tap Water
The most recent publicly available numbers for measured contaminant levels in Clinton Township tap water are in its 2020 Water Quality Report. As you can see, there are levels which the EPA considers to be acceptable, but being below the maximum allowable level doesn’t necessarily mean the water is healthy.
Lead in tap water, for example, is currently allowed at up to 15ppb by the EPA, but it has set the ideal goal for lead at zero. This highlights how meeting EPA standards doesn’t necessarily mean local tap water is healthy.
EPA regulations continue to change as it evaluates the long term impacts of chemicals and updates drinking water acceptable levels. The rules around arsenic, as well as, lead and copper are currently being re-evaluated.
There are also a number of "emerging" contaminants that are not currently. For example, PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), for which the EPA has issued a health advisory. PFAS are called "forever chemicals" since they tend not to break down in the environment or the human body and can accumulate over time.
We recommend looking at the contaminants present in Clinton Township's water quality reports, or getting your home's tap water tested to see if you should be filtering your water.
Clinton Township Tap Water Safe Drinking Water Act Violation History - Prior 10 Years
Below is a ten year history of violations for the water system named Clinton Township for Clinton Township in Michigan. For more details please see the "What do these Violations Mean?" section below.
From Oct. 1, 2021 to Dec. 31, 2021, Clinton Township had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Monitoring and Reporting, more specifically, the violation code was Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) which falls into the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code group, and the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: TTHM.
From April 1, 2013 to June 30, 2013, Clinton Township had 2 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violations with the violation category being Monitoring and Reporting, more specifically, the violation code was Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) which falls into the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code group, and the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code family for the following contaminant codes: TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
Is there Lead in Clinton Township Water?
Based on the EPA’s ECHO Database, 90% of the samples taken from the Clinton Township water system, Clinton Township, between sample start date and sample end date, were at or below, 0.00115 mg/L of lead in Clinton Township water. This is 7.7% of the 0.015 mg/L action level. This means 10% of the samples taken from Clinton Township contained more lead.
While Clinton Township water testing may have found 0.00115 mg/L of lead in its water, that does not mean your water source has the same amount. The amount of lead in water in a city can vary greatly from neighborhood to neighborhood, or even building to building. Many buildings, particularly older ones, have lead pipes or service lines which can be a source of contamination. To find out if your home has lead, we recommend getting you water tested.
No amount of lead in water is healthy, only less dangerous. As lead accumulates in our bodies over time, even exposure to relatively small amounts can have negative health effects. For more information, please check out our Lead FAQ page.
Are there PFAS in Clinton Township Tap Water?
Currently, testing tap water for PFAS isn’t mandated on a national level. We do have a list of military bases where there have been suspected or confirmed leaks. There appears to be at least one military base - Selfridge Air National Guard Base - near Clinton Township with suspected leaks.
With many potential sources of PFAS in tap water across the US, the best information we currently have about which cities have PFAS in their water is this ewg map, which you can check to see if Clinton Township has been evaluated for yet.
Our stance is better safe than sorry, and that it makes sense to try to purify the tap water just in case.
Clinton Township SDWA Violation History Table - Prior 10 Years
| Compliance Period | Status | Health-Based? | Category Code | Code | Rule Code | Contaminant Code | Rule Group Code | Rule Family Code |
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| 10/01/2021 - 12/31/2021 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) (27) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) | TTHM (2950) | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) |
| 04/01/2013 - 06/30/2013 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) (27) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) | TTHM (2950) | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) |
| 04/01/2013 - 06/30/2013 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) (27) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (2456) | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) |
What do these Violations Mean?
Safe Drinking Water Act Violations categories split into two groups, health based, and non-health based. Generally, health based violations are more serious, though non-health based violations can also be cause for concern.
Health Based Violations
- Maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) - maximum allowed contaminant level was exceeded.
- Maximum residual disinfectant levels (MRDLs) - maximum allowed disinfectant level was exceeded.
- Other violations (Other) - the exact required process to reduce the amounts of contaminants in drinking water was not followed.
Non-Health Based Violations
- Monitoring and reporting violations (MR, MON) - failure to conduct the required regular monitoring of drinking water quality, and/or to submit monitoring results on time.
- Public notice violations (Other) - failure to immediately alert consumers if there is a serious problem with their drinking water that may pose a risk to public health.
- Other violations (Other) - miscellaneous violations, such as failure to issue annual consumer confidence reports or maintain required records.
SDWA Table Key
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| Compliance Period | Dates of the compliance period. |
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Current status of the violation.
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| Health-Based? | Whether the violation is health based. |
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The category of violation that is reported.
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| Code | A full description of violation codes can be accessed in the SDWA_REF_CODE_VALUES (CSV) table. |
| Contaminant Code | A code value that represents a contaminant for which a public water system has incurred a violation of a primary drinking water regulation. |
| Rule Code |
Code for a National Drinking Water rule.
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Code that uniquely identifies a rule group.
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For more clarification please visit the EPA's data dictionary.
Clinton Township Water - Frequently Asked Questions
| By Mail: | Charter Township of Clinton 40700 ROMEO PLANK ROAD CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI, 48038-2900 |
Existing customers can login to their Clinton Township account to pay their Clinton Township water bill by clicking here.
If you want to pay your Clinton Township bill online and haven't made an account yet, you can create an account online. Please click here to create your account to pay your Clinton Township water bill.
If you don't want to make an account, or can't remember your account, you can make a one-time payment towards your Clinton Township water bill without creating an account using a one time payment portal with your account number and credit or debit card. Click here to make a one time payment.
Moving to a new house or apartment in Clinton Township means you will often need to put the water in your name with Clinton Township. In order to put the water in your name, please click the link to the start service form below. Start service requests for water bills typically take two business days.
Leaving your house or apartment in Clinton Township means you will likely need to take your name off of the water bill with Clinton Township. In order to take your name off the water bill, please click the link to the stop service form below. Stop service for water bills requests typically take two business days.
USER SUBMITTED RATINGS
- Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility
- Water Pollution
- Drinking Water Quality and Accessibility
- Water Quality
The above data is comprised of subjective, user submitted opinions about the water quality and pollution in Clinton Township, measured on a scale from 0% (lowest) to 100% (highest).
Related FAQS
Clinton Township Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report)
The EPA mandates that towns and cities consistently monitor and test their tap water. They must report their findings in an annual Consumer Confidence Report. Below is the most recent water quality report from Clinton Township's Water. If you would like to see the original version of the report, please click here.
2021 Drinking Water
Quality Report
“Your tap water is safe,” Great Lakes Water Authority
Drinking water quality is essential to our community and the region. Clinton Township and the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) are committed to meeting state and federal water quality standards, including the Lead and Copper Rule. With the Great Lakes as our water source and proven treatment technologies, the GLWA consistently delivers safe drinking water to our community.
This year’s Water Quality Report highlights GLWA and Clinton Township water professionals’ performance in delivering some of the nation’s best drinking water.
Clinton Township operates the system of water mains that carry this water to your home’s service line. This year’s Water Quality Report highlights GLWA and Clinton Township water professionals’ performance in delivering some of the nation’s best drinking water. Together, we remain committed to protecting public health and maintaining open communication with the public about our drinking water.
Did you know August is National Water Quality
Month? National Water Quality Month is dedicated to making the most of the relatively small amount of fresh water we have, because having clean water is vital to our individual health, our collective agricultural needs, and the needs of our environment.
Safe drinking water is a shared responsibility. The water that GLWA delivers to our community does not contain lead. Lead can leach into drinking water through home plumbing fixtures, and in some cases, customer service lines. Corrosion control reduces the risk of lead and copper leaching into your water.
Clinton Township performs required lead and copper sampling and testing in our community.
During the treatment process, orthophosphates added as a corrosion control method create a protective coating in service pipes throughout the system, including your home or business. Clinton Township performs required lead and copper sampling and testing in our community. Water consumers also have a responsibility to maintain the plumbing in their homes and businesses and can take steps to limit their exposure to lead.
Clinton Township and the Great Lakes Water Authority are committed to safeguarding our water supply and delivering the highest quality drinking water to protect public health. Please contact us with any questions or concerns about your water.
Source: Water Quality Work Group. This messaging was developed collaboratively between GLWA and its wholesale water customers as part of the GLWA Customer Outreach effort in 2016.
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GLWA Water System: 2020 test results, detected contaminants
Results represent a combination of contaminants reported by the Northeast and Lake Huron water treatment plants.
The levels confirm that our water meets all state and federal guidelines for drinking water.
2020 Inorganic Chemicals - monitoring at the plant finished water tap
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These tables are based on tests conducted by GLWA in the year 2020 or the most recent testing done within the last five calendar years. GLWA conducts tests throughout the year only tests that show the presence of a substance or require special monitoring are presented in these tables. The State allows us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. All of the data is representative of the water quality, but some are more
than one year old.
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Where does Clinton Township get its drinking water?
Clinton Township receives its water supply from the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) and the City of Mount Clemens. Our source water from the GLWA comes from the lower Lake Huron watershed and the Detroit River. Source water from Mount Clemens comes from Lake St. Clair.
The Lake Huron watershed includes numerous short, seasonal streams that drain to Lake Huron. Source water from the Detroit River comes from Lake St. Clair, Clinton River, Detroit River, Ecorse River, in the U.S. and parts of the Thames River, Little River, Turkey Creek and Sydenham watershed in Canada.
Clinton Township receives its water supply from the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) and the City of Mount Clemens.
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) in partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey, the GLWA, and the Michigan Public Health Institute performed a source water assessment in 2004 to determine the susceptibility of potential contamination. The susceptibility rating is on a seven- tiered scale from very low to very high based primarily on geological sensitivity, water chemistry, and contaminant sources. The susceptibility of our Detroit River source water intakes was determined to be highly susceptible to potential contaminants. However, all four Detroit water treatment plants that use source water from the Detroit River have historically provided satisfactory treatment of this source water to meet drinking water standards. The GLWA has initiated
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit discharge program and has an emergency response management plan.
Source water intake from Lake Huron has a moderately low susceptibility to potential contaminant sources. The Lake Huron water treatment plant has also historically provided satisfactory treatment of this source water to meet drinking water standards.
Mount Clemens source water is categorized as highly susceptible to potential contaminants, given land uses and potential contaminant sources within the source water area. However, historically, the Mount Clemens Water Treatment Plant has effectively treated its source water to meet drinking water standards. For more information about this report, or to receive a copy of this report, contact the Public Services Department, Water and Sewer Division at
Unregulated contaminants are those for which the EPA has not established drinking water standards. Monitoring helps the EPA to determine where these contaminants occur and whether it needs to regulate them. On page 4, see the report of unregulated contaminants detected during quarterly sampling and analysis performed in 2015 and 2018.
Clinton Township tested a wide variety of unregulated contaminants during 2015, 2018 and 2019. The unregulated contaminant tests are available to customers by contacting the Clinton Township Water Department at
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2021 Water Report |
Concerned about lead in your water?
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Clinton Township is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing
Safe Drinking Water Hotline, call 1-
or visit epa.gov/safewater/lead.
components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you have a lead service line it is recommended that you run your water for at least 5 minutes to flush water from both your home plumbing and the lead service line. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to
have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/ lead.
2020 Lead and Copper - monitoring at customer’s tap
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*The 90th percentile value means 90 percent of homes tested have lead and copper levels below the given 90th percentile value. If the 90th percentile value is above AL, additional requirements must be met.
Preliminary distribution system materials inventory
The primary focus of the preliminary Distribution System Materials Inventory (DSMI) is to identify lead service lines, galvanized steel previously connected to lead, or service lines of unknown material. This inventory will estimate the number of
- The number of service lines found to be lead = 0.
- The number of service lines that need to be investigated for materials = 19,880.
- The total number of service lines in Clinton Township = 28,448.
Sources of information used to summarize or estimate the data above include tap records and visual inspection and maintenance records.
2021 Water Report |
Page 5 |
City of Mount Clemens Public Water System
The table below lists drinking water contaminants detected in 2020. The presence of these contaminants does not necessarily indicate the water poses a health risk. All testing was conducted in 2020, unless noted otherwise.
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**Unregulated contaminants are those EPA has not established drinking water standards. Monitoring helps EPA determine where these contaminants occur and whether regulation of those contaminants is needed. The City of Mount Clemens tested a wide variety of unregulated contaminants in 2020. Theses tests are available to customers by contacting the Mount Clemens Utilities Department.
2020 Turbidity - monitored every 4 hours at the plant finished water tap
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Page 6 |
2021 Water Report |
Frequently asked questions about your sewer issues
Whose sewer is it?
The Water and Sewer Dept. cleans and maintains the mainline sanitary sewers generally located within a public right
What should I do when my sewer is backing up?
Call the Water and Sewer Dept. at one of the following: Clinton Twp. Main Office
SEWER DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES CARRY PICTURE IDENTIFICATION.
Who do I call to clean my sanitary sewer lateral pipe?
We recommend you contact three contractors to compare prices. Ask each for a minimum estimate, including how many feet of cleaning is done, and a price per additional foot. Ask about a warranty, for how long, and what does it include. If one price is much lower than the others, ask for references, or check with the Better Business Bureau. Once the contractor opens your drain, ask to have it cleaned with the largest cleaning tool that can be safely used.
CLINTON TOWNSHIP IS NOT ABLE TO ENDORSE OR RECOMMEND ANY DRAIN CLEANING SERVICES.
What should I do if can't have my sanitary sewer lateral cleaned because the pipe is damaged or needs replacement?
We suggest you hire a drain cleaning contractor, who can insert a closed circuit television camera into the sanitary lateral to locate and identify any problems. This first step is a less costly alternative in cleaning your sewer lateral before any excavation for repairs. Contractors who provide this service are listed online or in phone directories. If your sanitary sewer lateral needs replacement, be advised that the contractor you hire must register with the Clinton Township Water and Sewer Department. Not all drain cleaning contractors are registered to repair and install sanitary sewer laterals. Registered contractors must meet certain standards, have proper insurances and post a bond covering their work. We recommend you contact three contractors to compare prices.
Definitions of terms and abbreviations
Action Level (AL) – The concentration of a contaminant, which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) – The total of bromoacetic, chloroacetic, dibromoacetic, dichloroacetic, and trichloroacetic acids. Compliance is based on the total.
Locational Running Annual Average (LRAA)
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) – The highest level of a contaminant allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) – The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) – The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) – The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health.
2021 Water Report |
Page 7 |
My basement flooded, what should I do?
During and following a flood, contact your utility companies for advice and information on precautions and safety measures. Do not handle connected electrical cords or appliances if the electrical current is still on. Do not light a flame in an enclosed area containing gas or
How do I clean and disinfect after a flood?
Begin by providing as much ventilation as possible. Open windows, doors and run fans to allow moist air to escape. You should disinfect
anything that has been in contact with flood waters. Clean walls and floors with a mixture of household detergent and water, using a scrub brush with stiff bristles. Disinfect surfaces with a chlorine solution rinse made up of eight tablespoons (1/2 cup) common household bleach per gallon of clean, warm water. Chlorine bleach is an effective disinfectant, but should never be mixed with ammonia, since this combination produces poisonous gas. Professional cleaning services are listed online under fire and water damage restoration.
What items can I salvage after a flood?
All
What about my hygiene before, during, and after clean up?
Protect yourself by wearing rubber gloves during clean up, and wash your hands frequently in warm chlorinated water before eating. Use care to prevent tracking sewage and contaminated floodwaters into areas of your home that are clean. Wash clothing at the end of the day, and take a hot shower.
Definitions of terms and abbreviations
Not applicable (N/A) Not Detected (N/D)
Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTU) – Measures the cloudiness of water known or expected risk to health.
Parts per Billion (ppb) – One in one billion. Equivalent to micrograms per liter. A microgram = 1/1000 milligram.
Parts per Million (ppm) – One in one billion. Equivalent to milligrams per liter. A milligram = 1/1000 gram.
Picocuries per Liter (pCi/L) – A measure of radioactivity.
Running Annual Average (RAA) – The average of analytical
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) – The sum of chloroform, bromodichloromethane, dibromoochloromethane and bromoform. Compliance is based on the total.
Treatment Technique (TT) – A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
μmhos Micromhos – Measure of electrical conductance of water
- Greater than < Less than
results for all samples during the previous four quarters.
Page 8 |
2021 Water Report |
Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be
Pesticides and herbicides can come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organics, are
Radioactive contaminants, can be occur naturally or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
2020 Northeast tap water additional analysis
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7.46 |
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24.3 |
27.6 |
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5.93 |
4.46 |
5.12 |
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ND |
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Nitrite Nitrogen |
ppm |
ND |
ND |
ND |
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Lead |
ppm |
ND |
ND |
ND |
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Fluoride |
ppm |
0.77 |
0.49 |
0.62 |
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Zinc |
ppm |
ND |
ND |
ND |
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pH |
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7.41 |
7.12 |
7.29 |
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Silica |
ppm |
2.4 |
1.4 |
2.0 |
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Specific Conductance @ 25 °C |
µohms |
243 |
213 |
224 |
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Sulfate |
ppm |
43.0 |
21.9 |
26.2 |
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Temperature |
°C |
24.6 |
3.5 |
13.4 |
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2020 Special Monitoring
Contaminant |
Test date |
Unit |
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MCLG |
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MCL |
Highest level detected |
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Source of contamination |
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Sodium (ppm) |
3/10/20 |
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ppm |
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n/a |
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n/a |
5.92 |
Erosion of natural deposits |
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Unregulated Contaminant |
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Test date |
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Unit |
Reference concentration from EPA |
Average level detected |
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Strontium |
|
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|
ppb |
|
1500 |
|
102 |
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Vanadium |
|
|
|
ppb |
|
21 |
|
.59 |
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Chromium total |
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|
ppb |
|
100 |
|
.2 |
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ppb |
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n/a |
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.13 |
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Total Haloacetic Acids UCMR4 |
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ppb |
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n/a |
|
23 |
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2021 Water Report |
Page 9 |
Health and safety information
Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves
To ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations, which limit the number of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health.”
Frequent questions related to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Is drinking tap water safe?
The EPA recommends that Americans continue to use and drink tap water as usual. The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that the, “presence of the
is mainly thought to spread between people who are in close contact with one another. Further, EPA’s drinking water regulations require treatment at public water systems to remove or kill pathogens, including viruses.
World Health Organization. 2020. Technical Brief. Water, sanitation, hygiene and waste management for the
Do I need to buy bottled water or store drinking water?
The EPA recommends that citizens continue to use and drink tap water as usual. At this time, there are no indications that
Is tap water safe to use for hand washing?
The EPA recommends that Americans continue to use and drink tap water as usual. According to the CDC, washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds helps prevent the spread of
Do I need to boil my drinking water?
Boiling your water is not required as a precaution against
2021 Water Report |
Page 10 |
Directory and other information
Hours of operation
Clinton Township Civic Center
40700 Romeo Plank Road, 48038
Phone:
Website: clintontownship.com
EMERGENCY
• Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
• Public Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
• Water and Sewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Township offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. till 4:30 p.m.
2021 Holiday schedule (offices closed)
New Year’s Day, Jan. 1
President’s Day, Feb. 15
Good Friday, Apr. 2
Memorial Day, May 31
Independence Day, July 5 (observed)
Labor Day, Sept. 6
Columbus Day, Oct. 11
Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11
Thanksgiving, Nov. 25 and 26
Christmas, Dec.
New Year, Dec.
Trash collection delays
When trash collection falls on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, trash, recyclables and yard waste will be picked up a day later for the rest of the week, with Friday’s pickup on Saturday. If you have questions, call GFL Environmental at
2021 Township Board Meetings
Jan. 11, 25 • Feb. 8, 22 • Mar. 15, 29 • Apr. 12, 26 May 10, 24 • June 7, 21 • July 12, 26 • Aug. 16, 30 Sept. 13, 27 • Oct. 12, 25 • Nov. 8, 22 • Dec. 6, 20
Until further notice, Board meetings are held remotely at 6:30 p.m. on the GoToMeeting platform. Check the Township website for access codes.
Meetings are telecast live on CTTV. Repeat telecasts are on the following Saturday at 2 p.m. and Tuesday at 8 p.m. View
Vol. XXI • Spring/Summer 2021
Published by the Charter Township of Clinton
Community Relations & Media Services Department
Contaminants
Clinton Township
EWG's drinking water quality report shows results of tests conducted by the water utility and provided to the Environmental Working Group by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, as well as information from the U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History database (ECHO). For the latest quarter assessed by the U.S. EPA (January 2019 - March 2019), tap water provided by this water utility was in compliance with federal health-based drinking water standards.
Utility details
- Serves: 97513
- Data available: 2012-2017
- Data Source: Purchased surface water
- Total: 6
Contaminants That Exceed Guidelines
- Chromium (hexavalent)
- Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Other Detected Contaminants
- Chromium (total)
- Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
- Strontium
- Vanadium
Reminder
Always take extra precautions, the water may be safe to drink when it leaves the sewage treatment plant but it may pick up pollutants during its way to your tap. We advise that you ask locals or hotel staff about the water quality. Also, note that different cities have different water mineral contents.