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Updated 2026-10-15
Water system record · MI0006110

South Lyon, City of

South Lyon, City of serves 11,055 people from groundwater. 32 results are on record. Copper (90th percentile) is above its federal limit; everything else measured is within its reference or not detected.

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Purity ScoreHow the 67 is builtMI0006110 · 11,055 served
67/100 · FairConfidence: moderate
above a federal limit
1
detected, within reference or no limit
2
not detected
29
  • PFAS (forever chemicals)78
  • Metals & lead46
  • Disinfection by-products—Not monitored
  • Track record (violations)100

Subject scores out of 100. 3 of 4 subjects measured; disinfection pending a source.

System-level record, not a test of your tap. How we score

Source
Groundwater
Serves 1 city area on record.
Population
11,055
as reported to EPA
Type
Community Water System
Michigan
Cities
1
South Lyon
Records
32 results
latest 2025
FindingsAll resultsComplianceWhat you can doProductsRecordsFAQ
What stands out

One result above the action level

The bar is drawn in blocks of the 1.3 mg/L federal action level, so the length shows how far above it the result sits.

Cu

Copper

1.1× the limit

1.4mg/L

Each block = 1.3 mg/L federal action level

EPA SDWIS (Lead & Copper Rule) · sampled 2017Evidence

Coverage by group

32 results on record
  • PFAS (forever chemicals)
    1 detected · 28 not detected
  • Metals & lead
    1 above · 1 not detected
  • Disinfection by-products
    Not monitored
  • Other
    1 detected
  • Above a limit or reference
  • Detected
  • Not detected
  • Not monitored
Every detected result

3 detected results, by distance from their limit

  • Cu
    Copper (90th percentile)EPA SDWIS (Lead & Copper Rule) · 2017
    1.3 mg/L federal action level
    1.4mg/L
    Above limit
  • Li
    LithiumEPA UCMR 5 · 2024
    10 µg/L EPA health reference level (screening, not a legal limit)
    9.98µg/L
    Within reference
  • HFPO-DA (GenX)
    Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA) (GenX chemicals)EPA UCMR 5 · 2024
    10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)
    5.4ng/L
    Within reference
29 other contaminants tested, none detected
  • 11Cl-PF3OUdS
  • 4:2 FTS
  • 6:2 FTS
  • 8:2 FTS
  • 9Cl-PF3ONS
  • ADONA
  • NEtFOSAA
  • NFDHA
  • NMeFOSAA
  • PFBA
  • PFBS
  • PFDA
  • PFDoA
  • PFEESA
  • PFHpA
  • PFHpS
  • PFHxA
  • PFHxS
  • PFMBA
  • PFMPA
  • PFNA
  • PFOA
  • PFOS
  • PFPeA
  • PFPeS
  • PFTA
  • PFTrDA
  • PFUnA
  • Lead (90th percentile)

Compliance and coverage

Lead service lines

3,730service lines inventoried

  • Lead2
  • Galvanized, to replace38
  • Material unknown457
  • Not lead3,233

From the utility's inventory reported to EPA (2026Q2). Look up your address with the utility.

Compliance

0health-based violations in the last 10 years

From EPA SDWIS. A clean violation history means no enforcement action was recorded; it does not cover contaminants without a limit.

Not in this recordDisinfection by-products weren't monitored in this dataset

No result is not a pass. Your utility's annual water quality report may list them, and a certified lab test covers your own tap.

A federal limit (an MCL or action level) is an enforceable legal cap; a health goal is often stricter. Meeting the limit is a compliance fact, not a health clearance, and PurityMap publishes no overall compliance verdict.

What you can do

Test first, then treat what was found

  1. 01 · TestTest your own tap

    A tap test can confirm levels at your home before you choose treatment.

    Certified lab
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  2. 02 · PFASReverse osmosis, or carbon certified for PFAS

    HFPO-DA (GenX) 5.4 ng/L, below the 10 ng/L limit

    NSF/ANSI 53 or 58, with HFPO-DA (GenX) named on the listing
    Treatment for PFAS →
  3. 03 · Treat Copper (90th percentile)Depends on the contaminant

    Copper (90th percentile) 1.4 mg/L, above the 1.3 mg/L federal action level

    The certifier's listing for each named contaminant
    Treatment for Copper (90th percentile) →

Understand water treatment technologies →

Understand:General guide: Copper (90th percentile)PFAS in South Lyon

Test your own tap

Screening tells you if something is worth a closer look; a lab result is the number you can act on.

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Commercial

No certified match for these concerns yet

Each card names which of this system’s findings its current certification covers, and which it doesn’t.

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Lead service lines

Ask your utility first

SOUTH LYON, CITY OF reported 2 lead and 38 galvanized service lines to replace in EPA’s inventory (2026Q2). Many utilities replace these lines for free or share the cost. Ask SOUTH LYON, CITY OF whether your home’s line is on its list before you pay anyone.

Local help

Think your plumbing may be adding lead?

Call to be connected with a local plumbing provider about lead service lines, repiping or fixture replacement.

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

Who does SOUTH LYON, CITY OF serve?

SOUTH LYON, CITY OF (PWS ID MI0006110) is a public water system serving 11,055 people in South Lyon, Michigan.

Where does SOUTH LYON, CITY OF get its water?

SOUTH LYON, CITY OF is on record as drawing from groundwater. The source shapes which contaminants matter most for this system.

What does SOUTH LYON, CITY OF's monitoring record show?

PurityMap's record for SOUTH LYON, CITY OF holds 32 findings: 1 above a reference, 2 detected within the reference and 29 not detected, from 32 evidence records. Every finding links to its source; a substance that was never monitored is shown as pending, not as a pass.

Is SOUTH LYON, CITY OF's water safe to drink?

PurityMap does not issue a safety verdict. It publishes SOUTH LYON, CITY OF's measured results against each contaminant's benchmark so you can read them in context. Safety depends on the specific finding, your plumbing, and how the water reaches your tap.

How current is this SOUTH LYON, CITY OF data?

The latest published record for SOUTH LYON, CITY OF is dated 2026-10-15. Utilities report on regulatory cycles, so results reflect the monitoring period rather than a live reading.

Does this assessment represent my home's tap water?

No. It is assessed at the water-system level from SOUTH LYON, CITY OF's own monitoring. It does not cover the service line to your building or the plumbing inside it, which can add lead and other metals after the water leaves the system. A tap test is the way to know what reaches your glass.

What contaminants were detected in SOUTH LYON, CITY OF?

Copper (90th percentile), Lithium and Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA) (GenX chemicals) were detected in this record. Each finding shows its measured value, its reference and its source on this page.

What should I do if I'm concerned about PFAS in SOUTH LYON, CITY OF's water?

Start with what the record shows: the PFAS findings above list each measured value against its reference. This record cannot show your home's plumbing, so a tap test tells you what reaches your glass. If you decide to treat your water, look for a filter whose certification covers the specific PFAS compounds in your record; the section "Certified for a concern found here" lists only products with a current certification record for these concerns.

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Sources and dataAll 32 records and their sourcesEPA UCMR 5 · EPA SDWIS (Lead & Copper Rule)+
SubstanceResultReferenceSampledStatusEvidence
11-Chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (11Cl-PF3OUdS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-08-29 to 2025-02-24Not detected—
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (4:2 FTS)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-08-29 to 2025-02-24Not detected—
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (6:2 FTS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-08-29 to 2025-02-24Not detected—
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (8:2 FTS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-08-29 to 2025-02-24Not detected—
9-Chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanone-1-sulfonic acid (9Cl-PF3ONS)< 2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-08-29 to 2025-02-24Not detected—
4,8-Dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (ADONA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-08-29 to 2025-02-24Not detected—
Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA) (GenX chemicals)5.4 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2024-08-29 to 2025-02-24Below limitView evidence
N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NEtFOSAA)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-08-29 to 2025-02-24Not detected—
Nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (NFDHA)< 20 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-08-29 to 2025-02-24Not detected—
N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NMeFOSAA)< 6 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-08-29 to 2025-02-24Not detected—
Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-08-29 to 2025-02-24Not detected—
Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS)< 3 ng/L2,000 ng/L EPA health advisory (screening, not a legal limit)2024-08-29 to 2025-02-24Not detected—
Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-08-29 to 2025-02-24Not detected—
Perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-08-29 to 2025-02-24Not detected—
Perfluoro (2-ethoxyethane) sulfonic acid (PFEESA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-08-29 to 2025-02-24Not detected—
Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-08-29 to 2025-02-24Not detected—
Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (PFHpS)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-08-29 to 2025-02-24Not detected—
Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA)< 3 ng/L400,000 ng/L Michigan EGLE state MCL (strictest US state)2024-08-29 to 2025-02-24Not detected—
Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS)< 3 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2024-08-29 to 2025-02-24Not detectedView evidence
Perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (PFMBA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-08-29 to 2025-02-24Not detected—
Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (PFMPA)< 4 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-08-29 to 2025-02-24Not detected—
Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)< 4 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2024-08-29 to 2025-02-24Not detected—
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)< 4 ng/L4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2024-08-29 to 2025-02-24Not detectedView evidence
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)< 4 ng/L4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2024-08-29 to 2025-02-24Not detectedView evidence
Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-08-29 to 2025-02-24Not detected—
Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (PFPeS)< 4 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-08-29 to 2025-02-24Not detected—
Perfluorotetradecanoic acid (PFTA)< 8 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-08-29 to 2025-02-24Not detected—
Perfluorotridecanoic acid (PFTrDA)< 7 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-08-29 to 2025-02-24Not detected—
Perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnA)< 2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-08-29 to 2025-02-24Not detected—
Lithium9.98 µg/L10 µg/L EPA health reference level (screening, not a legal limit)2024-08-29 to 2025-02-24Below limitView evidence
Lead (90th percentile)Non-Detect (ND)15 µg/L federal action level2025–2025 monitoring periodNot detectedView evidence
Copper (90th percentile)1.4 mg/L1.3 mg/L federal action level2017–2017 monitoring periodAbove guidelineView evidence
  • UCMR5 Analytical Results

    UCMR5 Analytical Results: SOUTH LYON, CITY OF (MI0006110)

    US EPA

    Published
    2026-10-15
    Newest sample
    2025-02-24
    Findings here
    30

    View source ↗Source record

  • State SDWIS Compliance Record

    Lead & Copper Rule 90th-percentile: SOUTH LYON, CITY OF (MI0006110)

    US EPA SDWIS

    Published
    2026-10-13
    Newest sample
    2025
    Findings here
    2

    View source ↗Source record

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