Michigan · population 48,964
Lead pipes in East Lansing, MI
168 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of East Lansing (population 48,964) gets its water from City of East Lansing. That system reported 105 lead and 63 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 8,367, with 4,971 more of unknown material.
2.0% of City of East Lansing'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 1.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.8%
- Unknown 59%
- Non-lead 39%
Latest lead test for City of East Lansing (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 City of East Lansing.
Water systems serving East Lansing
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of East LansingMain system | 105 | 63 | 4,971 | 2.0% |
| Meridian TownshipServes 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 East Lansing
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of East Lansing'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
- Lansingno lead reported
- Grand Ledge14 lead + galv. lines
- Fowlervilleno lead reported
- Corunnano lead reported
- Howell70 lead + galv. lines
- Jackson7,841 lead + galv. lines
- Lindenno lead reported
- Swartz Creekno lead reported
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Questions
Does East Lansing, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. City of East Lansing, which serves East Lansing, reported 105 lead and 63 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,971 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to East Lansing?
EPA's service area maps place most of East Lansing in City of East Lansing's service area (PWSID MI0001990). Meridian Township also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my East Lansing home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of East Lansing'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 East Lansing 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 East Lansing whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.