Michigan · population 15,313
Lead pipes in Berkley, MI
99 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Berkley (population 15,313) gets its water from Berkley. That system reported 97 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,908, with 5,684 more of unknown material.
1.4% of Berkley'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 1.4%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 82%
- Non-lead 16%
Latest lead test for Berkley (2026): 9 ppb 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 Berkley.
Water systems serving Berkley
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BerkleyMain system | 97 | 2 | 5,684 | 1.4% |
| City of Royal OakServes nearby areas | 879 | 723 | 766 | 6.8% |
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 Berkley
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Berkley'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
- Huntington Woodsno lead reported
- Royal Oak1,602 lead + galv. lines
- Lathrup1 lead + galv. lines
- Oak Park1,243 unknown
- Pleasant Ridge646 lead + galv. lines
- Clawson561 lead + galv. lines
- Beverly Hills2 lead + galv. lines
- Birmingham155 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Berkley, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Berkley, which serves Berkley, reported 97 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,684 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Berkley?
EPA's service area maps place most of Berkley in Berkley's service area (PWSID MI0000630). City of Royal Oak also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Berkley home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Berkley'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 Berkley 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 Berkley whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.