Michigan · population 1,795
Lead pipes in Baraga, MI
92 lines still unidentified
Most of Baraga (population 1,795) gets its water from Baraga. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 92 of 747 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Baraga's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Michigan average (9.8%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 12%
- Non-lead 88%
Latest lead test for Baraga (Jul 2023–Dec 2023): 3.1 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 4 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 2 health-based for Baraga.
Water systems serving Baraga
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 Baraga
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Baraga'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
Nearby cities
- L'Anseno lead reported
- Houghtonno lead reported
- Lake Linden435 unknown
- Laurium474 unknown
- Ishpeming7 lead + galv. lines
- Marquette543 unknown
- Iron Mountain1,230 lead + galv. lines
- Kingsford1,424 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Baraga, MI have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Baraga still lists 92 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Baraga?
EPA's service area maps place most of Baraga in Baraga's service area (PWSID MI0000410). L'Anse also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Baraga home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Baraga'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 Baraga 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 Baraga whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.