Michigan · population 12,296
Lead pipes in Escanaba, MI
3,894 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Escanaba (population 12,296) gets its water from Escanaba. That system reported 3,572 lead and 322 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,380, with 0 more of unknown material.
72% of Escanaba'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 66%
- Galvanized (replace) 6.0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 28%
Latest lead test for Escanaba (2025): 2 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 Escanaba.
Water systems serving Escanaba
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EscanabaMain system | 3,572 | 322 | 0 | 72% |
| GladstoneServes nearby areas | 318 | 15 | 0 | 15% |
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 Escanaba
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Escanaba'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
- Norway273 lead + galv. lines
- Iron Mountain1,230 lead + galv. lines
- Kingsford1,424 lead + galv. lines
- Marquette543 unknown
- Ishpeming7 lead + galv. lines
- Newberry805 lead + galv. lines
- Frankfort150 lead + galv. lines
- Charlevoix240 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Escanaba, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Escanaba, which serves Escanaba, reported 3,572 lead and 322 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Escanaba?
EPA's service area maps place most of Escanaba in Escanaba's service area (PWSID MI0002170). Gladstone also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Escanaba home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Escanaba'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 Escanaba 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 Escanaba whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.