Michigan · population 3,160
Lead pipes in Franklin, MI
2 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Franklin (population 3,160) gets its water from Southfield. That system reported 1 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 20,104, with 1,570 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Southfield'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 7.8%
- Non-lead 92%
Latest lead test for Southfield (2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Southfield.
Water systems serving Franklin
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SouthfieldMain system | 1 | 1 | 1,570 | <0.1% |
| Bloomfield 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 Franklin
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Southfield'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
- Bingham Farms2 lead + galv. lines
- Beverly Hills2 lead + galv. lines
- Southfield2 lead + galv. lines
- Lathrup1 lead + galv. lines
- Farmington Hillsno lead reported
- Birmingham155 lead + galv. lines
- Bloomfield Hillsno lead reported
- Farmington20 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Franklin, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Southfield, which serves Franklin, reported 1 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,570 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Franklin?
EPA's service area maps place most of Franklin in Southfield's service area (PWSID MI0006160). Bloomfield Township also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Franklin home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Southfield'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 Franklin 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 Southfield whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.