Michigan · population 15,480
Lead pipes in Mount Clemens, MI
707 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Mount Clemens (population 15,480) gets its water from City of Mount Clemens. That system reported 212 lead and 495 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,037, with 2,363 more of unknown material.
12% of City of Mount Clemens's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Michigan average (9.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 3.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 8.2%
- Unknown 39%
- Non-lead 49%
Latest lead test for City of Mount Clemens (2025): 1.6 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 for City of Mount Clemens.
Water systems serving Mount Clemens
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Mount ClemensMain system | 212 | 495 | 2,363 | 12% |
| Clinton TownshipServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 1,724 | 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 Mount Clemens
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Mount Clemens'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
- Fraser159 unknown
- Roseville222 lead + galv. lines
- St. Clair Shores12 lead + galv. lines
- Utica105 lead + galv. lines
- Sterling Heightsno lead reported
- New Baltimore19 lead + galv. lines
- Eastpointe779 lead + galv. lines
- New Havenno lead reported
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Questions
Does Mount Clemens, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Mount Clemens, which serves Mount Clemens, reported 212 lead and 495 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,363 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Mount Clemens?
EPA's service area maps place most of Mount Clemens in City of Mount Clemens's service area (PWSID MI0004510). Clinton Township also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Mount Clemens home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Mount Clemens'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 Mount Clemens 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 City of Mount Clemens whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.