Michigan · population 38,774
Lead pipes in Lincoln Park, MI
2,647 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Lincoln Park (population 38,774) gets its water from Lincoln Park. That system reported 2,647 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 15,331, with 0 more of unknown material.
17% of Lincoln Park'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 17%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 83%
Latest lead test for Lincoln Park (2025): 3.1 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 1 still open for Lincoln Park.
Water systems serving Lincoln Park
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln ParkMain system | 2,647 | 0 | 0 | 17% |
| Allen ParkServes nearby areas | 236 | 0 | 0 | 2.0% |
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 Lincoln Park
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Lincoln Park'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
- Allen Park236 lead + galv. lines
- Ecorse1,818 lead + galv. lines
- Melvindale9 lead + galv. lines
- Wyandotte252 lead + galv. lines
- Southgate9,927 lead + galv. lines
- River Rouge155 lead + galv. lines
- Taylor124 lead + galv. lines
- Riverview85 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Lincoln Park, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Lincoln Park, which serves Lincoln Park, reported 2,647 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lincoln Park?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lincoln Park in Lincoln Park's service area (PWSID MI0003870). Allen Park also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lincoln Park home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Lincoln Park'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 Lincoln Park 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 Lincoln Park whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.