Michigan · population 20,259
Lead pipes in Adrian, MI
2,285 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Adrian (population 20,259) gets its water from Adrian. That system reported 5 lead and 2,280 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,161, with 0 more of unknown material.
37% of Adrian's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Michigan average (9.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 37%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 63%
Latest lead test for Adrian (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Adrian.
Water systems serving Adrian
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdrianMain system | 5 | 2,280 | 0 | 37% |
| Man Nor Farms SubdivisionAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 1 | 42 | 1.9% |
| Madison TownshipAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Adrian
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Adrian's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
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Questions
Does Adrian, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Adrian, which serves Adrian, reported 5 lead and 2,280 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Adrian?
EPA's service area maps place most of Adrian in Adrian's service area (PWSID MI0000040). Man Nor Farms Subdivision, Madison Township also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Adrian home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Adrian's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Adrian be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Adrian whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.