Redford Township has issued a public advisory following the detection of elevated lead levels in the drinking water during routine tests. The township’s water samples from 60 homes showed a 90th percentile lead level of 16 parts per billion (ppb), surpassing the Action Level of 15 ppb. This issue is a continuation of a similar exceedance from 2023. The advisory emphasizes the need for further investigation and resident education on lead contamination.
Residents are advised to check for lead service lines and use certified lead-reducing filters, especially in homes with lead plumbing or fittings sold before 2014. The Michigan Department…
