Michigan · population 7,524
Lead pipes in Iron Mountain, MI
1,230 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Iron Mountain (population 7,524) gets its water from Iron Mountain. That system reported 923 lead and 307 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,574, with 31 more of unknown material.
34% of Iron Mountain'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 26%
- Galvanized (replace) 8.6%
- Unknown 0.9%
- Non-lead 65%
Latest lead test for Iron Mountain (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 6.8 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Iron Mountain.
Water systems serving Iron Mountain
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron MountainMain system | 923 | 307 | 31 | 34% |
| KingsfordServes nearby areas | 1,262 | 162 | 0 | 58% |
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 Iron Mountain
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Iron Mountain'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
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Questions
Does Iron Mountain, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Iron Mountain, which serves Iron Mountain, reported 923 lead and 307 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 31 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Iron Mountain?
EPA's service area maps place most of Iron Mountain in Iron Mountain's service area (PWSID MI0003400). Kingsford also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Iron Mountain home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Iron Mountain'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 Iron Mountain 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 Iron Mountain whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.