Michigan · population 8,533
Lead pipes in Center Line, MI
307 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Center Line (population 8,533) gets its water from City of Center Line. That system reported 298 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,804, with 1,617 more of unknown material.
11% of City of Center Line's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Michigan average (9.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 11%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 58%
- Non-lead 31%
Latest lead test for City of Center Line (2025): 5.9 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 3 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Center Line.
Water systems serving Center Line
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Center LineMain system | 298 | 9 | 1,617 | 11% |
| City of WarrenServes nearby areas | 5 | 33 | 15,573 | <0.1% |
| City of DetroitServes nearby areas | 80,595 | 120 | 39,073 | 32% |
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 Center Line
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Center Line'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
- Warren38 lead + galv. lines
- Hazel Park568 lead + galv. lines
- Eastpointe779 lead + galv. lines
- Madison Heights232 lead + galv. lines
- Roseville222 lead + galv. lines
- Ferndale667 lead + galv. lines
- Fraser159 unknown
- Harper Woods872 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Center Line, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Center Line, which serves Center Line, reported 298 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,617 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Center Line?
EPA's service area maps place most of Center Line in City of Center Line's service area (PWSID MI0001290). City of Warren, City of Detroit also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Center Line home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Center Line'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 Center Line 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 City of Center Line whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.