Michigan · population 12,401
Lead pipes in Melvindale, MI
9 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Melvindale (population 12,401) gets its water from Melvindale. That system reported 8 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,894, with 2,750 more of unknown material.
0.2% of Melvindale'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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 71%
- Non-lead 29%
Latest lead test for Melvindale (2025): 1.4 ppb 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, 1 health-based for Melvindale.
Water systems serving Melvindale
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MelvindaleMain system | 8 | 1 | 2,750 | 0.2% |
| Lincoln ParkServes nearby areas | 2,647 | 0 | 0 | 17% |
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 Melvindale
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Melvindale'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
- Lincoln Park2,647 lead + galv. lines
- Dearborn5,271 lead + galv. lines
- Ecorse1,818 lead + galv. lines
- River Rouge155 lead + galv. lines
- Wyandotte252 lead + galv. lines
- Southgate9,927 lead + galv. lines
- Taylor124 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Melvindale, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Melvindale, which serves Melvindale, reported 8 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,750 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Melvindale?
EPA's service area maps place most of Melvindale in Melvindale's service area (PWSID MI0004220). Lincoln Park also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Melvindale home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Melvindale'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 Melvindale 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 Melvindale whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.