Michigan · population 28,626
Lead pipes in Madison Heights, MI
232 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Madison Heights (population 28,626) gets its water from Madison Heights. That system reported 232 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 11,449, with 15 more of unknown material.
2.0% of Madison Heights'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 2.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0.1%
- Non-lead 98%
Latest lead test for Madison Heights (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 7.4 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 Madison Heights.
Water systems serving Madison Heights
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison HeightsMain system | 232 | 0 | 15 | 2.0% |
| City of Royal OakServes nearby areas | 879 | 723 | 766 | 6.8% |
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 Madison Heights
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Madison Heights'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
- Royal Oak1,602 lead + galv. lines
- Clawson561 lead + galv. lines
- Hazel Park568 lead + galv. lines
- Pleasant Ridge646 lead + galv. lines
- Ferndale667 lead + galv. lines
- Huntington Woodsno lead reported
- Warren38 lead + galv. lines
- Berkley99 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Madison Heights, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Madison Heights, which serves Madison Heights, reported 232 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 15 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Madison Heights?
EPA's service area maps place most of Madison Heights in Madison Heights's service area (PWSID MI0004000). City of Royal Oak also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Madison Heights home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Madison Heights'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 Madison Heights 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 Madison Heights whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.