Michigan · population 106,377
Lead pipes in Dearborn, MI
5,271 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Dearborn (population 106,377) gets its water from Dearborn. That system reported 5,271 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 32,736, with 4,625 more of unknown material.
16% of Dearborn'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 16%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 14%
- Non-lead 70%
Latest lead test for Dearborn (2025): 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 Dearborn.
Water systems serving Dearborn
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DearbornMain system | 5,271 | 0 | 4,625 | 16% |
| Allen ParkServes nearby areas | 236 | 0 | 0 | 2.0% |
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 Dearborn
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Dearborn'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
- Melvindale9 lead + galv. lines
- Allen Park236 lead + galv. lines
- Dearborn Heightsno lead reported
- Lincoln Park2,647 lead + galv. lines
- River Rouge155 lead + galv. lines
- Ecorse1,818 lead + galv. lines
- Inkster276 lead + galv. lines
- Garden315 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Dearborn, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Dearborn, which serves Dearborn, reported 5,271 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,625 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Dearborn?
EPA's service area maps place most of Dearborn in Dearborn's service area (PWSID MI0001730). Allen Park also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Dearborn home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Dearborn'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 Dearborn 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 Dearborn whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.