Michigan · population 11,547
Lead pipes in Farmington, MI
20 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Farmington (population 11,547) gets its water from City of Farmington. That system reported 0 lead and 20 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,419, with 31 more of unknown material.
0.6% of City of Farmington'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) 0.6%
- Unknown 0.9%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for City of Farmington (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 Farmington.
Water systems serving Farmington
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of FarmingtonMain system | 0 | 20 | 31 | 0.6% |
| City of Farmington HillsServes 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 Farmington
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Farmington'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
- Farmington Hillsno lead reported
- Livonia165 lead + galv. lines
- Franklin2 lead + galv. lines
- Novino lead reported
- Northvilleno lead reported
- Southfield2 lead + galv. lines
- Bingham Farms2 lead + galv. lines
- Walled Lakeno lead reported
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Questions
Does Farmington, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Farmington, which serves Farmington, reported 0 lead and 20 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 31 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Farmington?
EPA's service area maps place most of Farmington in City of Farmington's service area (PWSID MI0002230). City of Farmington Hills also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Farmington home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Farmington'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 Farmington 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 Farmington whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.