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City Water Quality Rankings in Michigan

400 cities ranked by drinking water quality.

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#145
Potterville
County, MI
98 A
#146
Richmond
County, MI
98 A
#147
Romulus
County, MI
98 A
#148
Sandusky
County, MI
98 A
#149
Scottville
County, MI
98 A
#150
Sebewaing
County, MI
98 A
#151
Traverse City
County, MI
98 A
#152
Troy
County, MI
98 A
#153
Utica
County, MI
98 A
#154
Van Buren Township
County, MI
98 A
#155
Bay City
County, MI
97 A
#156
Boyne City
County, MI
97 A
#157
Cadillac
County, MI
97 A
#158
Greenville
County, MI
97 A
#159
New Buffalo
County, MI
97 A
#160
Port Huron
County, MI
97 A
#161
Saginaw
County, MI
97 A
#162
Southgate
County, MI
97 A
#163
Waterford
County, MI
97 A
#164
Allendale
County, MI
96 A
#165
Auburn Hills
County, MI
96 A
#166
Bad Axe
County, MI
96 A
#167
Coloma
County, MI
96 A
#168
Fenton
County, MI
96 A

Frequently Asked Questions

How are city water quality rankings calculated in Michigan?

WaterQ city rankings are based on EPA SDWIS data across local public water systems, including contaminant detections, compliance violations, and recency-weighted score signals.

Can I compare two cities in Michigan?

Yes. Use the city comparison links on this page or open the Compare tool to evaluate two cities side by side on score, grade, and water system coverage.

How often does WaterQ refresh city data?

City-level metrics refresh when new EPA data is processed. Check city pages for latest score and violation context.

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