What was found in Utica's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFNA | 0.0048 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UTICA, CITY OF · 5,059 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0017 mg/L 11% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: UTICA, CITY OF · 5,059 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Utica
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| UTICA, CITY OF | 5,059 |
Frequently asked questions about Utica tap water
Is Utica tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 2 contaminants in the water serving Utica. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Utica?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Utica, Michigan to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Utica's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Utica include PFNA, Lead. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.