Michigan · population 30,920
Lead pipes in Jackson, MI
7,841 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Jackson (population 30,920) gets its water from Jackson. That system reported 7,840 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 12,493, with 3,360 more of unknown material.
63% of Jackson'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 63%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 27%
- Non-lead 10%
Latest lead test for Jackson (2025): not detected 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 Jackson.
Water systems serving Jackson
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JacksonMain system | 7,840 | 1 | 3,360 | 63% |
| Summit TownshipAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Blackman TownshipAlso serves parts of the city | 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 Jackson
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Jackson'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
- Brooklynno lead reported
- Jonesville230 lead + galv. lines
- Clinton189 lead + galv. lines
- Dexter42 lead + galv. lines
- Adrian2,285 lead + galv. lines
- Saline43 lead + galv. lines
- Fowlervilleno lead reported
- Lansingno lead reported
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Questions
Does Jackson, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Jackson, which serves Jackson, reported 7,840 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,360 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Jackson?
EPA's service area maps place most of Jackson in Jackson's service area (PWSID MI0003470). Summit Township, Blackman Township also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Jackson home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Jackson'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 Jackson 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 Jackson whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.