Rochester Hills Water Quality

Michigan

Health Violations

The tap water in Rochester Hills, Michigan is served by 4 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 74,495 people. 1 health-based violation are on record, most recently for 5200 in 2025. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

4
Water Systems
74,495
Population Served
1
Total Violations
1
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Rochester Hills, Michigan is delivered through 4 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 74,495 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Rochester Hills shows 1 total violation across all 4 systems, of which 1 is health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 5200. 3 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Michigan drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
ROCHESTER HILLS 74,000 0 Clean
SUNNYDALE GARDENS WATER ASSOCIATION 190 0 Clean
WEBSTER RV RESORT, LLC. 155 0 Clean
RAILS END TR PK 150 1 Health

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
5200 2025-02-01

TRI Facilities in Rochester Hills

Facility Total Releases
Adco Circuits 2.6K lbs
Lear Corp DBA Eagle Ottawa Rochester Hills 275 lbs
Berkley Screw Machine Products Inc 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rochester Hills, Michigan water safe to drink?
Rochester Hills is served by 4 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 74,495 people. 1 health-based violation have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Rochester Hills have?
Rochester Hills water systems have a total of 1 violation on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 1 is health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Rochester Hills water?
Health-based violations for Rochester Hills water systems include the following contaminants: 5200. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Rochester Hills?
4 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Rochester Hills, Michigan, collectively covering approximately 74,495 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Rochester Hills get its drinking water?
Rochester Hills's water supply comes from 4 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Rochester Hills?
Yes, 3 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Rochester Hills, Michigan, reporting a combined 2.9K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro Editorial