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Flint, MI Tap Water Snapshot

Water utility: Great Lakes Water Authority / City of Flint · Source: surface · Population: 87,092

This is a static editorial summary built from public utility and state drinking-water sources. It is meant to orient first-time visitors, not act as a live compliance dashboard.

Overall Snapshot Rating

Poor

4 contaminants exceed health guidelines

Research snapshot based on public records and utility reporting.

Editorial update: 2026-01-15

How This Page Was Researched

We keep these pages repo-owned and static. The goal is to show the source trail behind the summary and point readers to the official utility or state records when they want the latest published numbers.

PWSID
MI0002310
Research checked
2026-04-03
State source
Open state record
Utility report
Open utility report

Contaminants Found in Flint Water

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA LimitEWG RecommendationRisk
LeadExceeds EWG12 ppb15 ppb0.5 ppbhigh
PFAS (PFOA)Exceeds EPA18 ppt4 ppt1 ppthigh
Chlorine2.1 mg/L4 mg/L—low
Total TrihalomethanesExceeds EWG68 ppb80 ppb0.8 ppbmoderate
Total Coliform BacteriaExceeds EWG3.2 % positive5 % positive0 % positivemoderate

Recommended Filters for Flint

Practical product picks for the contaminants highlighted in this snapshot page.

Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher

Clearly Filtered

Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher

Renter-friendly point-of-use option for households prioritizing lead reduction at the drinking tap

Best for: Renters and no-install households that want a pitcher positioned for broader contaminant reduction

  • Broad contaminant reduction positioning including PFAS and lead
  • No installation required — ready out of the box
  • Published performance data from the brand
$99.95Check Price
Waterdrop G3P800 Reverse Osmosis System

Waterdrop

Waterdrop G3P800 Reverse Osmosis System

Point-of-use RO covers lead, PFAS, and broader kitchen-water concerns in a single system

Best for: Families wanting the purest drinking water with fast flow and UV sterilization

  • 800 GPD output — fills a glass in 6 seconds
  • 3:1 pure-to-drain ratio saves water
  • UV sterilization stage built in
$999.00Check Price
SpringWell CF1 Whole House Water Filter

SpringWell

SpringWell CF1 Whole House Water Filter

Whole-home pretreatment option for households that also want broader taste-and-odor improvement

Best for: Homeowners who want whole-home pretreatment and plan to pair it with a dedicated drinking-water filter

  • Whole-house catalytic carbon system for chlorine, taste, and odor reduction
  • 1,000,000-gallon filter capacity
  • Minimal pressure drop (less than 1 PSI)
$908.99Check Price