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Common Drinking Water Quality Concerns: FAQ

Common Drinking Water Quality Issues: FAQ

  • The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has developed this document to aid you in identifying the most common drinking water quality issues and what might be causing them, for customers of public water supplies.

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    To help determine the potential cause of a water quality issue, ask the following questions:

    Does the problem occur all the time, periodically, or seasonally?

    Does the problem occur at some or all inside taps?

    Does the issue occur only when you first turn on the water or does it occur continuously?

    Does the issue occur with just cold water, hot water, or both?

    Have you had any recent work done on your drinking water plumbing and faucets?

     

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How Can I Get My Drinking Water Tested?

  • A gloved hand holding a bottle under a kitchen faucet, collecting a drinking water sampleIf you have concerns regarding your water quality, you can request testing through the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), your local health department, or you can contact a private lab.

    EGLE's Laboratory Services is committed to the health and safety of everyone in Michigan. Please contact the laboratory at 517-335-8184 with questions regarding drinking water testing, sample test kit requests, and sample delivery procedures.

    For additional laboratory testing resources, please visit the EGLE Drinking Water Laboratory webpage.

    Your Local Health Department is usually at the district or county level, and its phone number can be found in a local telephone book or online at MALPH.org.

    A list of Laboratories Certified for Drinking Water Analyses is also available.

How Do I Report A Water Quality Concern?

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