Michigan · population 6,207
Lead pipes in Ishpeming, MI
7 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Ishpeming (population 6,207) gets its water from Ishpeming. That system reported 0 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,549, with 2,198 more of unknown material.
0.3% of Ishpeming's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Michigan average (9.8%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 86%
- Non-lead 13%
Latest lead test for Ishpeming (2026): 1.8 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 Ishpeming.
Water systems serving Ishpeming
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IshpemingMain system | 0 | 7 | 2,198 | 0.3% |
| Tilden TownshipServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 111 | 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 Ishpeming
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Ishpeming'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
- Marquette543 unknown
- L'Anseno lead reported
- Baraga92 unknown
- Norway273 lead + galv. lines
- Iron Mountain1,230 lead + galv. lines
- Kingsford1,424 lead + galv. lines
- Escanaba3,894 lead + galv. lines
- Lake Linden435 unknown
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Questions
Does Ishpeming, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Ishpeming, which serves Ishpeming, reported 0 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,198 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Ishpeming?
EPA's service area maps place most of Ishpeming in Ishpeming's service area (PWSID MI0003440). Tilden Township also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Ishpeming home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Ishpeming'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 Ishpeming 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 Ishpeming whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.