Brighton, MI 48116

9 water systems • 35,855 residents

Good water quality with few concerns

B

Score: 72/100

Graded on EPA violations, contaminants, severity, compliance, and enforcement history. See methodology.

Data updated June 2026 • Sources: EPA ECHO and EPA Envirofacts

31

Contaminants Detected

241

Violations on Record

50

Health-Based Violations

0

Recent Violations

Grade Breakdown

Contaminant Count0 / 25
Violation History22 / 25
Contaminant Severity18 / 25
System Compliance2 / 15
Enforcement History0 / 10
Total Score72%

72 / 100 points

Recommended Water Filters

  • ✓Point-of-Use Carbon Filter (NSF-certified for lead)
  • ✓Reverse Osmosis or Ion Exchange Filter
  • ✓Ultraviolet (UV) Purification
  • ✓Activated Carbon Filter (disinfection byproducts)
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Brighton vs MI & National Average

Detected Contaminants

31 contaminants detected across water systems serving this ZIP code

ContaminantCategory
NitrateAgricultural
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Disinfection Byproduct
TTHMDisinfection Byproduct
ArsenicHeavy Metal
Lead and Copper RuleHeavy Metal
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHeavy Metal
Coliform (TCR)Microorganism
E. COLIMicroorganism
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneOther
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneOther
1,2-DichloropropaneOther
Consumer Confidence RuleOther
DICHLOROMETHANEOther
Public NoticeOther
1,1-DichloroethyleneVolatile Organic
1,2-DichloroethaneVolatile Organic
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneVolatile Organic
BenzeneVolatile Organic
Carbon tetrachlorideVolatile Organic
CHLOROBENZENEVolatile Organic
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneVolatile Organic
EthylbenzeneVolatile Organic
o-DichlorobenzeneVolatile Organic
p-DichlorobenzeneVolatile Organic
StyreneVolatile Organic
TetrachloroethyleneVolatile Organic
TolueneVolatile Organic
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneVolatile Organic
TrichloroethyleneVolatile Organic
Vinyl chlorideVolatile Organic
Xylenes, TotalVolatile Organic

Water System Information

Systems Serving This ZIP:
PINE KNOLL APARTMENTS, LLC, VILLAGE AT EAGLE GARDENS, LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY WATER AUTHORITY, GREEN OAK TWP - CENTENNIAL FARMS, BRIGHTON, CITY OF +4 more
Population Served:
35,855
Systems With Violations:
8 of 9
Major Violations:
110
Enforcement Actions:
241

Nearby Areas

48114

Brighton • 5.3 mi away

B

48380

Milford • 8 mi away

A

48353

Hartland • 8.7 mi away

A

48165

New Hudson • 8.8 mi away

B

48178

South Lyon • 9.2 mi away

A

48169

Pinckney • 9.7 mi away

A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the grade mean?

Our A–F grade ranks this ZIP code's water quality against every other analyzed ZIP in the country, based on EPA data. A = among the best, F = among the most troubled.

Is my tap water safe to drink?

Water systems regulated by the EPA must comply with Safe Drinking Water Act standards. However, if you're concerned about water quality, consider a water filter appropriate for your contaminants.

How often is the data updated?

We update our data quarterly with the latest EPA ECHO and Envirofacts data. Historical violations are tracked to identify patterns.

What filters do you recommend?

Filter recommendations are based on detected contaminants in your area. See our Filter Guide for detailed information about different filter types.