Michigan · population 1,780
Lead pipes in Bessemer, MI
47 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Bessemer (population 1,780) gets its water from Bessemer. That system reported 47 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,051, with 46 more of unknown material.
4.5% of Bessemer's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Michigan average (9.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 4.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 4.4%
- Non-lead 91%
Latest lead test for Bessemer (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 0.6 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 for Bessemer.
Water systems serving Bessemer
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BessemerMain system | 47 | 0 | 46 | 4.5% |
| Bessemer TownshipServes nearby areas | 30 | 0 | 242 | 7.3% |
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 Bessemer
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Bessemer'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
- Wakefield19 lead + galv. lines
- Baraga92 unknown
- L'Anseno lead reported
- Houghtonno lead reported
- Lake Linden435 unknown
- Laurium474 unknown
- Kingsford1,424 lead + galv. lines
- Iron Mountain1,230 lead + galv. lines
Check another water system
Questions
Does Bessemer, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Bessemer, which serves Bessemer, reported 47 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 46 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Bessemer?
EPA's service area maps place most of Bessemer in Bessemer's service area (PWSID MI0000660). Bessemer Township also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Bessemer home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Bessemer'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 Bessemer 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 Bessemer whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.