Michigan · population 25,108
Lead pipes in Inkster, MI
276 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Inkster (population 25,108) gets its water from Inkster. That system reported 199 lead and 77 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 8,580, with 1,792 more of unknown material.
3.2% of Inkster'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 2.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.9%
- Unknown 21%
- Non-lead 76%
Latest lead test for Inkster (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 2 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 Inkster.
Water systems serving Inkster
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| InksterMain system | 199 | 77 | 1,792 | 3.2% |
| WestlandServes nearby areas | 0 | 21 | 13,071 | <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 Inkster
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Inkster'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
- Garden315 lead + galv. lines
- Dearborn Heightsno lead reported
- Westland21 lead + galv. lines
- Wayne294 lead + galv. lines
- Romulus57 lead + galv. lines
- Taylor124 lead + galv. lines
- Dearborn5,271 lead + galv. lines
- Allen Park236 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Inkster, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Inkster, which serves Inkster, reported 199 lead and 77 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,792 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Inkster?
EPA's service area maps place most of Inkster in Inkster's service area (PWSID MI0003360). Westland also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Inkster home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Inkster'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 Inkster 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 Inkster whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.