Michigan · population 1,695
Lead pipes in New Buffalo, MI
4 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of New Buffalo (population 1,695) gets its water from New Buffalo Township. That system reported 0 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,387, with 0 more of unknown material.
0.3% of New Buffalo Township'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for New Buffalo Township (Jan 2020–Dec 2022): 2 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 New Buffalo Township.
Water systems serving New Buffalo
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Buffalo TownshipMain system | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.3% |
| New BuffaloAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Chikaming 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 New Buffalo
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on New Buffalo Township'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
- Bridgmanno lead reported
- Stevensvilleno lead reported
- Berrien Springs509 lead + galv. lines
- St. Joseph1,825 lead + galv. lines
- Niles422 lead + galv. lines
- Benton Harborno lead reported
- Coloma10 lead + galv. lines
- Cassopolis560 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does New Buffalo, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. New Buffalo Township, which serves New Buffalo, reported 0 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to New Buffalo?
EPA's service area maps place most of New Buffalo in New Buffalo Township's service area (PWSID MI0004685). New Buffalo, Chikaming Township also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my New Buffalo home has a lead service line?
Search your address on New Buffalo Township'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 New Buffalo 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 New Buffalo Township whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.