Michigan · population 11,440
Lead pipes in Clawson, MI
561 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Clawson (population 11,440) gets its water from Clawson. That system reported 561 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,007, with 165 more of unknown material.
11% of Clawson'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%
- Unknown 3.3%
- Non-lead 86%
Latest lead test for Clawson (2025): 6.2 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Clawson.
Water systems serving Clawson
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 Clawson
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Clawson'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
- Royal Oak1,602 lead + galv. lines
- Madison Heights232 lead + galv. lines
- Berkley99 lead + galv. lines
- Troyno lead reported
- Birmingham155 lead + galv. lines
- Huntington Woodsno lead reported
- Pleasant Ridge646 lead + galv. lines
- Beverly Hills2 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Clawson, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Clawson, which serves Clawson, reported 561 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 165 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Clawson?
EPA's service area maps place most of Clawson in Clawson's service area (PWSID MI0001440). Troy also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Clawson home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Clawson'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 Clawson 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 Clawson whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.