Michigan · population 2,858
Lead pipes in Lake Orion, MI
60 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Lake Orion (population 2,858) gets its water from Village of Lake Orion. That system reported 33 lead and 27 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,400, with 0 more of unknown material.
4.3% of Village of Lake Orion's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Michigan average (9.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 2.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.9%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 96%
Latest lead test for Village of Lake Orion (2023): 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 Village of Lake Orion.
Water systems serving Lake Orion
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village of Lake OrionMain system | 33 | 27 | 0 | 4.3% |
| Orion TownshipServes 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 Lake Orion
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Village of Lake Orion'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
- Oxford57 lead + galv. lines
- Auburn Hillsno lead reported
- Rochesterno lead reported
- Rochester Hillsno lead reported
- Pontiac1,048 lead + galv. lines
- Ortonvilleno lead reported
- Sylvan Lake467 unknown
- Keego Harborno lead reported
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Questions
Does Lake Orion, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Village of Lake Orion, which serves Lake Orion, reported 33 lead and 27 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lake Orion?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lake Orion in Village of Lake Orion's service area (PWSID MI0003740). Orion Township also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lake Orion home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Village of Lake Orion'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 Lake Orion 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 Village of Lake Orion whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.