Michigan · population 27,424
Lead pipes in Hamtramck, MI
834 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Hamtramck (population 27,424) gets its water from Hamtramck. That system reported 793 lead and 41 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,225, with 4,551 more of unknown material.
13% of Hamtramck'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 13%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 73%
- Non-lead 13%
Latest lead test for Hamtramck (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 11.9 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 5 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 2 health-based, 2 still open for Hamtramck.
Water systems serving Hamtramck
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HamtramckMain system | 793 | 41 | 4,551 | 13% |
| City of DetroitAlso serves parts of the city | 80,595 | 120 | 39,073 | 32% |
| Highland ParkServes nearby areas | 2,828 | 0 | 0 | 80% |
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 Hamtramck
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Hamtramck'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
- Highland Park2,828 lead + galv. lines
- Detroit80,715 lead + galv. lines
- Hazel Park568 lead + galv. lines
- Ferndale667 lead + galv. lines
- Center Line307 lead + galv. lines
- Warren38 lead + galv. lines
- Grosse Pointe Park2,000 lead + galv. lines
- Pleasant Ridge646 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Hamtramck, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Hamtramck, which serves Hamtramck, reported 793 lead and 41 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,551 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Hamtramck?
EPA's service area maps place most of Hamtramck in Hamtramck's service area (PWSID MI0002970). City of Detroit, Highland Park also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Hamtramck home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Hamtramck'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 Hamtramck 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 Hamtramck whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.