Michigan · population 14,936
Lead pipes in Harper Woods, MI
872 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Harper Woods (population 14,936) gets its water from Harper Woods. That system reported 152 lead and 720 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,470, with 1,597 more of unknown material.
13% of Harper Woods'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 2.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 11%
- Unknown 25%
- Non-lead 62%
Latest lead test for Harper Woods (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 3.1 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, 1 health-based for Harper Woods.
Water systems serving Harper Woods
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harper WoodsMain system | 152 | 720 | 1,597 | 13% |
| Grosse Pointe WoodsServes nearby areas | 69 | 35 | 6,448 | 1.5% |
| City of St. Clair ShoresServes nearby areas | 12 | 0 | 791 | <0.1% |
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 Harper Woods
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Harper Woods'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 Woods104 lead + galv. lines
- Eastpointe779 lead + galv. lines
- Village of Grosse Pointe Shores104 lead + galv. lines
- Grosse Pointe Farms244 lead + galv. lines
- Grosse Pointe118 lead + galv. lines
- St. Clair Shores12 lead + galv. lines
- Grosse Pointe Park2,000 lead + galv. lines
- Roseville222 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Harper Woods, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Harper Woods, which serves Harper Woods, reported 152 lead and 720 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,597 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Harper Woods?
EPA's service area maps place most of Harper Woods in Harper Woods's service area (PWSID MI0003020). Grosse Pointe Woods, City of St. Clair Shores also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Harper Woods home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Harper Woods'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 Harper Woods 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 Harper Woods whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.