I've heard there is lead in the City's water. Is that true?

Lead has not been detected in the City’s source water. While lead has not been detected in the City’s source water, there have been instances where lead was detected through testing individual customer taps. The City has been testing an average of 20 sites at the highest risk for lead, as determined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), every one to three years since 1992. In all instances, these tests have been found in compliance with water quality standards, including lead levels that have not reached above the Federal Action Level of 15 parts per billion (ppb). 

Lead testing. For the latest water sampling results, please visit www.cityofgrandledge.com and select the “Water Quality Report” box on the homepage.

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1. Why does my tap water leave spots on my glasses and sometimes limit the flow of water from my showerhead and faucets?
2. Is my tap water hard, and is it safe to drink?
3. What about iron in my drinking water?
4. I've heard there is lead in the City's water. Is that true?
5. Where does the City test our water?