Michigan · population 4,006
Lead pipes in Marine, MI
61 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Marine (population 4,006) gets its water from Marine City. That system reported 38 lead and 23 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,902, with 4 more of unknown material.
3.2% of Marine City's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Michigan average (9.8%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 2.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.2%
- Unknown 0.2%
- Non-lead 97%
Latest lead test for Marine City (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 2.3 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 Marine City.
Water systems serving Marine
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marine CityMain system | 38 | 23 | 4 | 3.2% |
| Cottrellville 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 Marine
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Marine City'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
- Algonac29 lead + galv. lines
- St. Clair73 lead + galv. lines
- New Baltimore19 lead + galv. lines
- Marysville6 lead + galv. lines
- New Havenno lead reported
- Port Huron650 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Clemens707 lead + galv. lines
- Armada154 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Marine, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Marine City, which serves Marine, reported 38 lead and 23 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Marine?
EPA's service area maps place most of Marine in Marine City's service area (PWSID MI0004090). Cottrellville Township also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Marine home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Marine City'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 Marine 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 Marine City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.