01The verdict: is Centreville (Rr Name Centervil water safe?
Centreville (Rr Name Centervil's tap water meets most EPA standards but has areas that warrant attention. With a grade of A+ (95.1/100), some contaminant levels or compliance issues suggest that residents may benefit from additional filtration. The city's 1 water system serves approximately 1,579 residents using groundwater (wells).
1 unresolved violation on record
EPA records show an open compliance item for this system. Most are administrative, but unresolved items are worth watching.
See what was cited ↓Lead is well under the limit
90th-percentile lead is 0.0 ppb — beneath the 15 ppb federal action level and under the 5 ppb watch threshold.
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Get alerts ↓Centreville (Rr Name Centervil's drinking water received a grade of A+ (95.1 out of 100), indicating excellent water quality. The city's 1 water system serves approximately 1,579 residents using groundwater.
Lead levels were measured at 0.0 ppb (90th percentile), well within EPA limits. This system has not yet been tested for PFAS under the EPA UCMR 5 program. The system has 24 violations on record, including 0 health-based violations. 1 remains unresolved.
Centreville (Rr Name Centervil ranks #20 out of 513 cities in Michigan for water quality, placing it one of the best in the state. Centreville (Rr Name Centervil relies on groundwater, which is generally less vulnerable to surface contamination but can be affected by naturally occurring minerals like arsenic and nitrate, as well as agricultural and industrial runoff. As a small community water system, Centreville (Rr Name Centervil may have fewer resources for advanced treatment technologies and infrastructure upgrades compared to larger utilities.
02What's in Centreville (Rr Name Centervil's water
Every contaminant flagged in Centreville (Rr Name Centervil, on one shared scale: distance to its own legal limit. The red line is the limit — anything past it is out of compliance, and the closer a bar gets, the less headroom the system has.
Full contaminants report
| Contaminant | Detected Level | EPA Limit | Unit | Category | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead (90th percentile) LeadHeavy Metal A toxic heavy metal that can leach into drinking water from older pipes, solder, and fixtures. No amount of lead in water is considered safe. Health EffectsBrain and nervous system damage in children, kidney damage, high blood pressure, and reproductive problems in adults. EPA Limit15 ppb action level Common SourcesCorrosion of lead pipes, lead solder, brass faucets, and household plumbing. | 0.0 | 15 | ppb | Inorganic | Safe |
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03Centreville (Rr Name Centervil's ten-year track record
Each box is one year. A green check means no EPA violations; a numbered badge counts that year's violations — red if any were health-based, amber if they were monitoring or paperwork issues. The system has 24 violations on record, including 0 health-based violations. 1 remains unresolved.
9 of the last ten years were clean. The numbered years had EPA violations — red when any were health-based, amber when they were paperwork or missed-testing issues.
0ppb(2024)
One sampling round on record — 0% of the 15ppb EPA action level. Sampled at higher-risk homes (90th percentile).
04Where Centreville (Rr Name Centervil's water comes from
Centreville (Rr Name Centervil's drinking water is drawn from underground aquifers through wells.
Groundwater
Underground aquifers reached by wells — naturally filtered, but can carry minerals like arsenic and nitrate.
Local treatment
Groundwater generally needs less treatment — typically disinfection and, where needed, mineral removal.
1 system
1 water system, operated under local government ownership.
1,579 people
Residents served across Centreville (Rr Name Centervil's service area.
Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil layers, generally requiring less treatment than surface water. However, it can contain naturally occurring contaminants like arsenic, radon, and minerals. Agricultural activity, septic systems, and industrial operations near well fields can introduce nitrates, pesticides, and volatile organic compounds. The system is operated by local government ownership and serves approximately 1,579 people through 1 water system.
| System name | PWSID | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| CENTREVILLE | MI0001310 | 1,579 | Groundwater |
Water bodies near Centreville (Rr Name Centervil
These water bodies shape the regional watershed and can indirectly affect groundwater quality.
05How Centreville (Rr Name Centervil compares
Scores for nearby Michigan cities on one line, with the average marked.
dashed line = Michigan average (70/100)
Centreville (Rr Name Centervil scores 95.1/100 — above the Michigan average of 70/100. It outscores 10 of 10 nearby cities. Full Michigan rankings →
84.1 / 100BGrand Rapids, MI
70.2 / 100DAnn Arbor, MI
51.5 / 100CLansing, MI
57.3 / 100FKalamazoo, MI
35 / 100DFlint, MI
45.8 / 100
Compare all cities in the county — grades, violations, and contaminant data side by side.→
06What to do at home
Steps matched to what testing actually found in Centreville (Rr Name Centervil's water — not generic advice.
A basic carbon filter still helps
Centreville (Rr Name Centervil's water meets federal standards, but a simple carbon filter improves taste and adds a margin of safety against short-term issues.
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Is Centreville (Rr Name Centervil, MI tap water safe to drink?
Centreville (Rr Name Centervil's water quality earned a grade of A+ (95.1/100). The water generally meets EPA standards and is considered safe for consumption. The city ranks #20 out of 513 cities tested in Michigan.
What contaminants are in Centreville (Rr Name Centervil's water?
Lead was measured at 0.0 ppb (90th percentile). 24 violations are on record.
How is Centreville (Rr Name Centervil's water quality grade calculated?
The grade is based on four factors: violation history (40%), lead and copper levels (25%), PFAS contamination (25%), and regulatory compliance (10%). The score is also adjusted based on how complete the available data is. See our methodology page for full details.
Do I need a water filter in Centreville (Rr Name Centervil?
Based on current data, basic filtration should suffice for additional peace of mind.
Where does Centreville (Rr Name Centervil's water come from?
Centreville (Rr Name Centervil's water is sourced from Groundwater. The city has 1 water system serving approximately 1,579 residents.
Is Centreville (Rr Name Centervil's groundwater at risk of contamination?
Centreville (Rr Name Centervil uses groundwater, which can be affected by naturally occurring contaminants like arsenic, radon, and nitrate, as well as agricultural runoff and industrial activity. The system has 24 violations on record that may relate to groundwater quality. Groundwater systems are generally less susceptible to surface contamination but should be monitored for emerging contaminants like PFAS.
How does Centreville (Rr Name Centervil's water compare to other cities?
Centreville (Rr Name Centervil ranks #20 out of 513 cities in Michigan (better than 96% of state cities) and #353 out of 15382 cities nationally (98th percentile). The grade of A+ reflects the combined assessment of violation history, lead and copper levels, PFAS contamination, and regulatory compliance.
Does Centreville (Rr Name Centervil's small water system affect quality?
Centreville (Rr Name Centervil's system serves approximately 1,579 residents. Small community water systems (under 3,300 people) may have fewer financial resources for infrastructure upgrades and advanced treatment technologies. However, they are held to the same EPA drinking water standards as larger systems. This system has 24 violations on record.