Michigan · population 4,528
Lead pipes in Dexter, MI
42 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Dexter (population 4,528) gets its water from Dexter. That system reported 0 lead and 42 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,862, with 328 more of unknown material.
2.3% of Dexter'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 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.3%
- Unknown 18%
- Non-lead 80%
Latest lead test for Dexter (2025): not detected 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 Dexter.
Water systems serving Dexter
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DexterMain system | 0 | 42 | 328 | 2.3% |
| Loch Alpine Sanitary AuthorityServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Dexter
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Dexter'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
- Ann Arbor471 lead + galv. lines
- Saline43 lead + galv. lines
- Ypsilanti519 lead + galv. lines
- South Lyon40 lead + galv. lines
- Clinton189 lead + galv. lines
- Howell70 lead + galv. lines
- Plymouth11 lead + galv. lines
- Northvilleno lead reported
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Questions
Does Dexter, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Dexter, which serves Dexter, reported 0 lead and 42 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 328 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Dexter?
EPA's service area maps place most of Dexter in Dexter's service area (PWSID MI0001810). Loch Alpine Sanitary Authority also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Dexter home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Dexter'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 Dexter 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 Dexter whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.