Michigan · population 2,302
Lead pipes in Carleton, MI
52 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Carleton (population 2,302) gets its water from Ash Township. That system reported 49 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,441, with 905 more of unknown material.
2.1% of Ash Township'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 2.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 37%
- Non-lead 61%
Latest lead test for Ash Township (2025): 7.6 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 Ash Township.
Water systems serving Carleton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash TownshipMain system | 49 | 3 | 905 | 2.1% |
| MonroeServes nearby areas | 731 | 392 | 0 | 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 Carleton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Ash Township'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
- South Rockwoodno lead reported
- Flat Rock178 lead + galv. lines
- Rockwood86 unknown
- Woodhavenno lead reported
- Monroe1,123 lead + galv. lines
- Gibraltar15 lead + galv. lines
- Bellevilleno lead reported
- Romulus57 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Carleton, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Ash Township, which serves Carleton, reported 49 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 905 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Carleton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Carleton in Ash Township's service area (PWSID MI0000245). Monroe also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Carleton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Ash Township'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 Carleton 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 Ash Township whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.