Michigan · population 5,526
Lead pipes in Grosse Pointe, MI
118 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Grosse Pointe (population 5,526) gets its water from City of Grosse Pointe. That system reported 113 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,185, with 1,199 more of unknown material.
5.4% of City of Grosse Pointe's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Michigan average (9.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 5.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 55%
- Non-lead 40%
Latest lead test for City of Grosse Pointe (2025): 2.4 ppb 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 City of Grosse Pointe.
Water systems serving Grosse Pointe
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Grosse PointeMain system | 113 | 5 | 1,199 | 5.4% |
| Grosse Pointe FarmsServes nearby areas | 244 | 0 | 0 | 6.0% |
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 Grosse Pointe
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Grosse Pointe'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 Pointe Farms244 lead + galv. lines
- Grosse Pointe Park2,000 lead + galv. lines
- Grosse Pointe Woods104 lead + galv. lines
- Harper Woods872 lead + galv. lines
- Village of Grosse Pointe Shores104 lead + galv. lines
- Eastpointe779 lead + galv. lines
- St. Clair Shores12 lead + galv. lines
- Hamtramck834 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Grosse Pointe, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Grosse Pointe, which serves Grosse Pointe, reported 113 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,199 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Grosse Pointe?
EPA's service area maps place most of Grosse Pointe in City of Grosse Pointe's service area (PWSID MI0002880). Grosse Pointe Farms also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Grosse Pointe home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Grosse Pointe'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 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 Grosse Pointe whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.