Michigan · population 2,485
Lead pipes in Clinton, MI
189 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Clinton (population 2,485) gets its water from Clinton. That system reported 159 lead and 30 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 896, with 44 more of unknown material.
21% of Clinton's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Michigan average (9.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 18%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.3%
- Unknown 4.9%
- Non-lead 74%
Latest lead test for Clinton (Jul 2023–Dec 2023): 2 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, 1 health-based for Clinton.
Water systems serving Clinton
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 Clinton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Clinton'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
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Questions
Does Clinton, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Clinton, which serves Clinton, reported 159 lead and 30 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 44 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Clinton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Clinton in Clinton's service area (PWSID MI0001470). Tecumseh also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Clinton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Clinton'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 Clinton 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 Clinton whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.