Michigan · population 1,786
Lead pipes in Berrien Springs, MI
509 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Berrien Springs (population 1,786) gets its water from Berrien Springs. That system reported 132 lead and 377 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 780, with 0 more of unknown material.
65% of Berrien Springs'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 17%
- Galvanized (replace) 48%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 35%
Latest lead test for Berrien Springs (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 2 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 Berrien Springs.
Water systems serving Berrien Springs
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berrien SpringsMain system | 132 | 377 | 0 | 65% |
| Oronoko TownshipServes nearby areas | 400 | 0 | 0 | 66% |
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 Berrien Springs
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Berrien Springs'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
- Niles422 lead + galv. lines
- Stevensvilleno lead reported
- Bridgmanno lead reported
- Benton Harborno lead reported
- St. Joseph1,825 lead + galv. lines
- Coloma10 lead + galv. lines
- Cassopolis560 lead + galv. lines
- New Buffalo4 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Berrien Springs, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Berrien Springs, which serves Berrien Springs, reported 132 lead and 377 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Berrien Springs?
EPA's service area maps place most of Berrien Springs in Berrien Springs's service area (PWSID MI0000650). Oronoko Township also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Berrien Springs home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Berrien Springs'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 Berrien Springs 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 Berrien Springs whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.