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Can You Drink Tap Water in Warren?
Yes, Warren's tap water is generally considered safe to drink as Warren 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, Warren's water utility, City of Warren, had 2 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 Warren was resolved on May 31, 2020. This assessment is based on the City of Warren 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 Warren Tap Water
The most recent publicly available numbers for measured contaminant levels in Warren 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 Warren's water quality reports, or getting your home's tap water tested to see if you should be filtering your water.
Warren Tap Water Safe Drinking Water Act Violation History - Prior 10 Years
Below is a ten year history of violations for the water system named City of Warren for Warren in Michigan. For more details please see the "What do these Violations Mean?" section below.
From Feb. 29, 2020 to May 31, 2020, Warren 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 Warren Water?
Based on the EPA’s ECHO Database, 90% of the samples taken from the Warren water system, City of Warren, between sample start date and sample end date, were at or below, 0.00735 mg/L of lead in Warren water. This is 49.0% of the 0.015 mg/L action level. This means 10% of the samples taken from Warren contained more lead.
While Warren water testing may have found 0.00735 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 Warren 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 - Detroit Arsenal - near Warren 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 Warren 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.
Warren 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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| 02/29/2020 - 05/31/2020 | 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) |
| 02/29/2020 - 05/31/2020 | 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
| Field | Description |
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| Compliance Period | Dates of the compliance period. |
| Status |
Current status of the violation.
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| Health-Based? | Whether the violation is health based. |
| Category Code |
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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| Rule Group Code |
Code that uniquely identifies a rule group.
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| Rule Family Code |
Code for rule family.
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For more clarification please visit the EPA's data dictionary.
Warren Water - Frequently Asked Questions
| By Mail: | City of Warren One City Square, Suite 215 WARREN, MI, 48093 |
Existing customers can login to their City of Warren account to pay their Warren water bill by clicking here.
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Moving to a new house or apartment in Warren means you will often need to put the water in your name with City of Warren. 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 Warren means you will likely need to take your name off of the water bill with City of Warren. 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.
The estimated price of bottled water
$2 in USD (1.5-liter)
USER SUBMITTED RATINGS
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- 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 Warren, measured on a scale from 0% (lowest) to 100% (highest).
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Warren 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 Warren's Water. If you would like to see the original version of the report, please click here.
City of Warren
2020 annual Water Quality Report JAMES R. FOUTS, MAYOR
2020 Water Quality Report
Published
May 2021
Elected Officials
James R. Fouts
Mayor
Sonja Buffa
City Clerk
Lorie Barnwell
City Treasurer
City Council
Patrick Green
Council President
Mayor Pro Tem
Garry Watts
Council Vice President
Mindy Moore
Council Secretary
Jonathan Lafferty
Asst. Council Secretary
Eddie Kabacinski
Councilman
Ronald Papandrea
Councilman
Angela Rogensues
Councilwoman
Comments or questions, contact:
City of Warren
Water Division
12821 Stephens Warren, MI 48089
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Tom Pawelkowski
Superintendent
Report prepared by:
David Koss
Deputy Superintendent Operator in Charge
Attention: Important Information on Water Quality and Safety
Drinking water quality is important to our community and the region. The City of Warren 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. City of Warren operates the system of water mains that carry this water to your home’s service line. This year’s Water Quality Report highlights the performance of GLWA and City of Warren water professionals in delivering some of the nation’s best drink- ing water. Together, we remain committed to protecting public health and maintaining open communication with the public about our drinking water.
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 the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Envi- ronmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, res- ervoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally- occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.
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.
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Inorganic contaminants such as salts and metals, which can be
naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming. - Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses.
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Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organics, which are
by-products of industrial process- es, petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, and urban storm water runoff and septic systems. - Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activi- ties.
In order to ensure tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Our water is treated according to EPA's regula- tions. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for human health.
“Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Im-
Your source water comes from the Detroit River, situated within Lake St. Clair, Clinton River, Detroit River, Rouge River, Ecorse River, in the US and parts of the Thames River, Little River, Turkey Creek and Syden- ham watersheds in Canada. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality in partnership with the US Geological Survey, the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department, 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
GLWA initiated
Water Quality Information
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2020 GLWA Cryptosporidium – Giardia Statement:
GLWA voluntarily monitors our source water for the presence of Cryptosporidium and Giardia In 2020. The presence of Cryptos- poridium and Giardia were detected in the source water at the Belle Isle Detroit River Intake serving Water Works Park, Springwells and the Northeast treatment plants. Cryptosporidium was detected once in March and Giardia once in April. All other samples monitored in 2020 were absent for the presence of Cryptosporidium and Giardia. Current test methods do not enable us to determine if these organisms are dead or if they are capable of causing disease. Symptoms of infection include nausea, diar- rhea, and abdominal cramps. Most healthy individuals are able to overcome the disease within a few weeks. However, immuno- compromised people have more difficulty and are at greater risk of developing sever, life threatening illness. Immuno- compromised individuals are encouraged to consult their doctor regarding appropriate precautions to take to prevent infection. Cryptosporidium must be ingested for it to cause disease and may be passed through other means than drinking water. Surface water treatment systems like GLWA must provide treatment so that 99.9% Giardia is removed or inactivated.
Information about lead: (PLEASE REVIEW FOLLOWING PAGES FOR IMPORTANT LEAD SERVICE INDENTIFICATION)
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 from leaching into your water. Orthophosphates are added during the treatment process as a corrosion control method to create a protective coating in service pipes throughout the system, including in your home or business. The City of Warren 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.
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. The City of Warren is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing 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 tap water for drinking or cooking. If you have a service line that is lead, it is recommended that you run your water 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 (800)
“Infants and children who drink water containing lead could experience delays in their physical and mental development. Children could show slight deficits in attention span and learning abilities. Adults who drink this water over many years could develop kid- ney problems or high blood pressure.”
Detected Contaminant Tables:
The following tables list all the drinking water contaminants that were detected during the 2020 calendar year. The presence of these contaminants in the water does not necessarily indicate the water poses a health risk. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in these tables are from testing conducted in 2020.
2020 Lead and Copper Monitoring at Customers’ Tap
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Copper (ppm) |
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*The 90th percentile value means 90 percent of the homes tested have lead and copper levels below the given 90th percentile value. If the 90th percentile value is above the AL additional requirements must be met.
NOTE: The table below is a correction of the 90th percentile posted in the 2019 Water Quality Report. None of these sam- ples were in violation.
2019 Lead and Copper Monitoring at Customers’ Tap
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*The 90th percentile value means 90 percent of the homes tested have lead and copper levels below the given 90th percentile value. If the 90th percentile value is above the AL additional requirements must be met.
The City of Warren is currently investigating water service line identification in the water distribution system. As of May 2021, the City has the following information:
- 360 lead service lines
- 80 lead service lines have been replaced
- 10,000 unknown service line materials
- 50,000 water services in the Cities water distribution system
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2020 Northeast Mineral Analysis
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11.6 |
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9.8 |
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165 |
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1.17 |
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0.53 |
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Total Dissolved Solids |
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148 |
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10.4 |
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Aluminum |
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0.149 |
0.024 |
0.065 |
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108 |
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Iron |
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0.181 |
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0.113 |
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Total Alkalinity |
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74 |
66 |
70 |
Copper |
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Magnesium |
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8.11 |
6.83 |
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Calcium |
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30.9 |
24.3 |
27.6 |
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39 |
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Sodium |
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5.93 |
4.46 |
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13.5 |
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Manganese |
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Nitrite Nitrogen |
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Lead |
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7.12 |
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Silica |
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A scale of temperature in which water freezes at °0 and boils at °100 under standard conitions. |
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AL |
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HAA5 |
Haloacetic acids |
HAA5 is the total of bromoacetic, chloroacetic, dibromoacetic, dichloroacetic, and trichloroacetic acids. |
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Maximum Contaminant |
The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the |
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The level of contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. |
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The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addi- |
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tion of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. |
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ND |
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NTU |
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Measures the cloudiness of water. |
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Picocuries Per Liter |
A measure of radioactivity. |
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Secondary Maximum |
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acceptance of the drinking water. |
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A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water. |
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TTHM |
Total Trihalomethanes |
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Regulated Detected Contaminants Table
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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 Stae 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.
Unregulated contaminants are those which the EPA has not established drinking water standards. Monitoring helps EPA to determine where certain contami- nants occur and whether they need to regulate those contaminants.
2020 Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule - UCMR 4
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City of Warren
Page 5
Monitoring requirements
2020
Lead service identification
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***IMPORTANT NOTICE— PLEASE READ IMMEDIATELY***
City of Warren Water Division
Complete Lead Service Line Replacement Requirements
LEAD SERVICE LINE (LSL): If any portion of your service line, the underground pipe that delivers water from the water main to your home, is made of lead, then you have a lead service line. The service line continues to the first shutoff valve inside your home, or 18” inside your home, whichever is shortest. LSL replacement permanently removes this lead source from drinking water supplies. Studies show that partial lead service line replacement can release lead particles into water, increase pipe corrosion, and can allow more lead to reach a homeowners faucet.
How to Identify a Lead Service Line In Your Home
The City of Warren needs your help in identifying the type of water service lines in the Cities Distribution System that service your home and/or business. There are generally three (3) types of water service lines to your home. Galvanized steel, lead, and copper. In newer homes, there may be PVC or plastic water services which do not pose a problem. Services that contain lead materials pose a potential health risk. The City of Warren Water Division is currently undergoing a survey for each home and/or business that may have a lead service.
To help confirm the type of service to your home, there are 6 simple steps below which will help you determine the type of piping. Helpful tools you will need are a house key, a penny, screwdriver and a magnet:
Steps to Identify Types of Water Service Lines:
- Find the water meter on your property. This could be in a basement, crawl space or on the ground level floor for slab homes.
- Look for the pipe that comes through the basement wall or floor or in the crawl space.
- Use a penny to gently scratch the pipe. Make sure the pipe is clean of debri and or paint.
- Place a magnet on the pipe to see if it sticks to the pipe.
- Determine the pipe material and email the results to: leadout@cityofwarren.org
- Use the instructions below and on back of page to assist with determining your type of plumbing in the home.
How to Identify the Test Area:
2020
Typical Lead Service Line
Lead Service Typical solder “bulb” characteristic at the plumbing con- nection
TEST AREA
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City of Warren Water Division — Water Service Identification
Now that you identified the test area, test the service line to determine the type of pipe material.
Lead Pipe
If the scraped area is shiny and silver, your service line is lead. A magnet will not stick to a lead pipe.
Copper Pipe
If the scraped area is copper in color, like a penny, your service line is copper. A mag- net will not stick to a copper pipe.
Lead service line identification
Galvanize Steel Pipe
If the scraped area remains a dull gray, and a magnet sticks to the surface, your service line is galvanized steel.
2020
City of Warren Water Division
A Message from the City of Warren
Page 8
JAMES R. FOUTS, MAYOR
Customer Service Information
Know your water meter and how it works!
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The City of Warren measures water consumption by units for billing purposes: 1 unit of water billed = 100 cubic feet or 748 gallons.
Example: 2 units on your water bill = 200 cubic feet or 1,496 gallons of water.
Delinquent Water Bills
The City of Warren has stepped up collections of unpaid water and sewer bills. Delinquent water bills not paid within thirty (30) days after they become due may result in water and sewer services being
Minimize Water Use During Summer Months Between the Hours of 5 am and 11 PM
City of Warren Water Division
Water Service Identification
Door Tag
Water personnel are going door to door inspecting homes for lead ser- vices. If your home is tagged, please call for inspection or email us at leadout@cityofwarren.org as soon as possible.
2020 Water Quality Report
As warmer weather approaches, watering demands increase, what you may not know is that the time of day you use this water has a direct im- pact on our City water rates. The City of Warren purchases wholesale water from the GLWA.
The cost of buying water is based on peak rate demand which occurs during the hours of 5 am to 11 pm. The more water we use during this time period from May 15 through October 15 has significant impact on what GLWA charges Warren for its water.
Minimize your outdoor water usage between (5 am to 11 pm) for your irrigation systems and outdoor usage. Lawn irrigation systems are the main contributor to our peak hour demand. If we can shift when we water our lawns into the
Easy Ways to Pay Your Water Bill.
The City of Warren offers three (3) options to pay your water bill
- Direct Payment
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Point n pay (PNP) Credit/Debit Card and
E-check Payment (3rd party fees apply) - By US Mail
Charges may apply to some of the payment options. Find the right payment method that meets your needs. Prompt payment will keep water account free of late charges. Any questions, call Customer Service at
The Water Residential Assistance Program (WRAP) is a two year program that provides funding to eligible,
COVID Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA)
Having trouble paying or receiving rent? MSHDA has federal funds available to help tenants facing
Contaminants
City of Warren
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: 134056
- Data available: 2012-2017
- Data Source: Purchased surface water
- Total: 5
Contaminants That Exceed Guidelines
- Chromium (hexavalent)
- Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Other Detected Contaminants
- 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.
Sources and Resources
Sources Cited
Additional Resources
Warren Tap Water
Warren Michigan tap water is like many other cities in that it’s contaminated with some level of impurities. Unfortunately, because the city and its employees are not required to test these contaminants at regular intervals, they can pollute our tap water with carcinogens and toxins for decades on end. These toxins result from the runoff from heavily populated cities like Warren who don’t have the financial resources to effectively treat their wastewater before it makes it into the local waterways. Suppose these cities would invest in better treatment methods and more oversight of the ones that operate. In that case, they could significantly reduce the amount of cancer-causing toxins being distributed to us through our tap water.
Warren residents have for years complained about extremely high levels of nitrates in their tap water and the discoloration of their water caused by all of the additives that are routinely added to our tap water and the use of improper wastewater treatment. This is an excellent example of why we need more oversight over where our water comes from. Without these additives and wastewater treatment methods, our water will become a highly contaminated source and would likely become a hotbed for disease.
While many people in bigger cities may pay a little extra for bottled water to take advantage of the best possible treatment methods available, those living in small towns like Warren are forced to get their water from whatever source is open. Unfortunately, this means that whatever is flowing through their tap water will contain carcinogenic levels of arsenic and all of the other chemicals and pollutants currently present. Warren residents are concerned about the high number of cancer cases in the area due to these very high levels of contamination in their water supply. Warren is taking matters into their own hands by installing a water purifier of their own, hoping it will provide them with the quality of water they need to remain healthy. While the purifier will not make anyone permanently ill, it will help eliminate cancer-causing toxins in drinking water while boosting their immune system and giving them a much better quality of life.
Warren Drinking Water
Warren, Michigan, is located right in the heart of Lake Michigan, which is one of the most beautiful lakes in the entire world. Warren is also home to some of the most polluted water in the whole country, so it’s no wonder that Warren has high rates of cancer. In fact, Warren was rated as the fifth-best coziest city in the U.S. by the Wall Street Journal, and the reason is apparent; Warren is loaded with asbestos. This is a problem because as time goes on, you can end up seriously injured or even die from swallowing this type of asbestos if you are not careful.
Now, this does not mean that you should stop drinking the water that comes from your tap. You just need to be aware of the risks. And here’s the best way to do that. Whenever you purchase bottled water, you are essentially paying the same amount of money as if you had gotten a bottle of the very same water from your kitchen tap. But when you buy an under-the-radar filter, you are taking a giant step in the direction of protecting yourself from the dangers of asbestos. And by protecting yourself, you are really watching the future of generations to come.
So, while you might think that this stuff is entirely out of your control, you have absolutely nothing to worry about because it’s not. No matter where you live, you can trust drinking water from your tap to be clean and safe. It’s that simple. The reason why Warren is the fifth-most dangerous city in the United States for this kind of thing is precisely that it takes so long to get rid of all the hazardous waste that is dumped into the ground. You just can’t afford to wait any longer.
Warren Water Quality Report
Warren, Michigan, is a town that has water quality problems. Warren is the most populous town in southern Michigan and the largest city in Kalamazoo County. If you’re looking for information about the drinking water in Warren, you can get the data from the City of Warren’s website.
The Warren Michigan, water quality report gives an account of every water sample sent to the city. The report shows that in 2021, there were three different types of contaminant found in the water. Three various disinfection byproducts were the most prevalent in the water, but they are all removed from the water supply. There was also testing conducted in 2021 that showed elevated levels of one particular pesticide in the water, though the sample had since been removed. This specific pesticide was removed because it was found to be hazardous to human health.
The Warren Michigan, water quality report is vital for anyone living or buying a home in Warren. All homes in Warren have to be certified as meeting the required standard, or the owner will not be allowed to take water out of the property. Warren is a large town with a population of around twelve hundred. Water testing is usually done once per year, and this is when the professionals do their testing. They check the water quality and make sure that it is safe for the people who live there.
Water Filters in Warren
Before choosing water filters in Warren, Michigan, it’s essential to know whether or not the treatment facility you choose is licensed to treat water for drinking and bathing purposes. Without filtration, tap water can carry a host of contaminants from fecal matter to lead, shown in some studies to cause developmental problems in children. Filtering your water will also make it more convenient and enjoyable to drink. Several types of filtration are available, including reverse osmosis, which removes more than 99% of impurities.
Another water filter in Warren, Michigan, worth looking into is Aquasana, which is designed to provide safe, crystal clear water through a carbon filter. Aquasana filters are intended for both countertop and under-sink models. They are completely reversible so that you can always rely on them to provide your water with absolutely pristine quality. Their other filtering systems include a water distiller and a multi-filtration system.
To ensure that you are getting the best quality water when you buy water filters in Warren, you will also consider purchasing a water testing kit. The only sure way to be certain that your water is free of harmful toxins is to test it at least twice a year. If your water turns out to be contaminated, it is usually too late to do much about it, as the levels of contaminants may have already been in the water for some time. Testing your water before you purchase any filtration system is a good idea.
Water Treatment in Warren
Water treatment in Warren, Michigan, is something that people need to take very seriously. Warren has a long history of dumping dangerous toxins into the ground, such as pharmaceutical drugs, industrial waste, and others. These toxins have ended up contaminating our lakes, streams, and drinking sources and have caused many water-borne illnesses. The city of Warren is trying to stop this, but they are doing so at the expense of the health of their residents.
When you go to your local water treatment plant in Warren, you are basically paying for the fact that these harmful toxins were dumped in the first place. They are doing this to protect the population from diseases and infections brought on by unsafe water. People need to understand that they can quickly become sick from drinking polluted water, and no cost to clean it up. When you have clean water to drink, you will not have to worry about having an infection or other water-borne illness because you will always be protected.
You want a water treatment system in your home that will clean all of the water coming into your home so that you will be able to enjoy crystal clear water all of the time. This means that the water must be treated so that it does not contain any chemicals or parasites. These things will kill the plants in your water system and can even kill humans. Warren is trying to cut back on the number of drugs dumped into the ground, but people will have to pay more to get clean water. You do not have to suffer because there is a treatment system that will give you the pure water you need.
Water Utility in Warren
If you own a business and are looking for a water utility in Warren, Michigan, you will find many options out there. It is easy to find one that will fit into your budget and meet all of your needs for the business, but finding one that will be the best option for your business is something else entirely. You should consider some things when you are trying to find out which water utility in Warren is going to be the best option for your needs. For example, you need to figure out how much water you use per day and how much water you need per week. Then you need to figure out how much money you are going to save on your water bill each month and what kind of water utility in Warren you are going to get.
Once you have figured out all of these things, you can start comparing water utilities in Warren. When comparing, you may want to go online and see if you can find customer reviews of the different water utilities in Warren that you are interested in. This can give you an idea of how other customers feel about the service you are getting, and it can also give you an idea of how reliable they are. However, customer reviews and website ratings cannot tell you what other businesses are doing, so you need to ask around at companies near you to see how they are getting along.
The last thing that you should do before you sign up with a water utility in Warren is to check out the rates. You may find that the rates that different water utilities in Warren charge you are not very much more than what you would pay at another company, but this can definitely be an issue when you first start out. If you can find a water utility in Warren that you are comfortable with, then you should just keep paying them until you find the right price for your business needs. Eventually, you will find a water utility in Warren that you can really trust, but it will take time.