Michigan · population 9,914
Lead pipes in Howell, MI
70 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Howell (population 9,914) gets its water from City of Howell. That system reported 7 lead and 63 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,911, with 1,485 more of unknown material.
2.4% of City of Howell's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Michigan average (9.8%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.2%
- Unknown 51%
- Non-lead 47%
Latest lead test for City of Howell (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 City of Howell.
Water systems serving Howell
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of HowellMain system | 7 | 63 | 1,485 | 2.4% |
| Mhog Sewer & Water AuthorityServes 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 Howell
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Howell'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
- Fowlervilleno lead reported
- Lindenno lead reported
- Milford84 lead + galv. lines
- South Lyon40 lead + galv. lines
- Dexter42 lead + galv. lines
- Wixom4 lead + galv. lines
- Wolverine Lakeno lead reported
- Walled Lakeno lead reported
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Questions
Does Howell, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Howell, which serves Howell, reported 7 lead and 63 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,485 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Howell?
EPA's service area maps place most of Howell in City of Howell's service area (PWSID MI0003250). Mhog Sewer & Water Authority also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Howell home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Howell'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 Howell 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 Howell whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.