Michigan · population 22,198
Lead pipes in Birmingham, MI
155 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Birmingham (population 22,198) gets its water from Birmingham. That system reported 153 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 9,156, with 33 more of unknown material.
1.7% of Birmingham'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 1.7%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 0.4%
- Non-lead 98%
Latest lead test for Birmingham (Jan 2025–Jun 2025): 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 Birmingham.
Water systems serving Birmingham
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BirminghamMain system | 153 | 2 | 33 | 1.7% |
| Beverly HillsServes nearby areas | 0 | 2 | 125 | <0.1% |
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 Birmingham
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Birmingham'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
- Beverly Hills2 lead + galv. lines
- Bloomfield Hillsno lead reported
- Clawson561 lead + galv. lines
- Berkley99 lead + galv. lines
- Bingham Farms2 lead + galv. lines
- Lathrup1 lead + galv. lines
- Royal Oak1,602 lead + galv. lines
- Troyno lead reported
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Questions
Does Birmingham, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Birmingham, which serves Birmingham, reported 153 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 33 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Birmingham?
EPA's service area maps place most of Birmingham in Birmingham's service area (PWSID MI0000730). Beverly Hills also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Birmingham home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Birmingham'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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.