Michigan · population 32,086
Lead pipes in Bay, MI
4,202 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Bay (population 32,086) gets its water from City of Bay City. That system reported 3,323 lead and 879 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 14,028, with 0 more of unknown material.
30% of City of Bay City'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 24%
- Galvanized (replace) 6.3%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 70%
Latest lead test for City of Bay City (2026): 8 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015, 1 health-based for City of Bay City.
Water systems serving Bay
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Bay CityMain system | 3,323 | 879 | 0 | 30% |
| Hampton TownshipServes nearby areas | 48 | 10 | 0 | 1.6% |
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 Bay
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Bay City'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
- Essexvilleno lead reported
- Zilwaukeeno lead reported
- Auburnno lead reported
- Saginaw6,317 lead + galv. lines
- Reeseno lead reported
- Midland76 lead + galv. lines
- Birch Runno lead reported
- St. Charles75 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Bay, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Bay City, which serves Bay, reported 3,323 lead and 879 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Bay?
EPA's service area maps place most of Bay in City of Bay City's service area (PWSID MI0000470). Hampton Township also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Bay home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Bay City'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 Bay 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 City of Bay City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.