Michigan · population 11,158
Lead pipes in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
2,000 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Grosse Pointe Park (population 11,158) gets its water from Grosse Pointe Park. That system reported 1,999 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,184, with 13 more of unknown material.
48% of Grosse Pointe Park'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 48%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 0.3%
- Non-lead 52%
Latest lead test for Grosse Pointe Park (Jan 2025–Jun 2025): 3.4 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 1 health-based for Grosse Pointe Park.
Water systems serving Grosse Pointe Park
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosse Pointe ParkMain system | 1,999 | 1 | 13 | 48% |
| City of DetroitServes nearby areas | 80,595 | 120 | 39,073 | 32% |
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 Grosse Pointe Park
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Grosse Pointe Park'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
- Grosse Pointe118 lead + galv. lines
- Grosse Pointe Farms244 lead + galv. lines
- Harper Woods872 lead + galv. lines
- Grosse Pointe Woods104 lead + galv. lines
- Village of Grosse Pointe Shores104 lead + galv. lines
- Eastpointe779 lead + galv. lines
- Hamtramck834 lead + galv. lines
- St. Clair Shores12 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Grosse Pointe Park, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Grosse Pointe Park, which serves Grosse Pointe Park, reported 1,999 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 13 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Grosse Pointe Park?
EPA's service area maps place most of Grosse Pointe Park in Grosse Pointe Park's service area (PWSID MI0002900). City of Detroit also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Grosse Pointe Park home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Grosse Pointe Park'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 Grosse Pointe Park 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 Grosse Pointe Park whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.