Michigan · population 2,619
Lead pipes in Pleasant Ridge, MI
646 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Pleasant Ridge (population 2,619) gets its water from Pleasant Ridge. That system reported 646 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,149, with 0 more of unknown material.
56% of Pleasant Ridge's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Michigan average (9.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 56%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 44%
Latest lead test for Pleasant Ridge (2023): 7.9 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 Pleasant Ridge.
Water systems serving Pleasant Ridge
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant RidgeMain system | 646 | 0 | 0 | 56% |
| City of Royal OakServes nearby areas | 879 | 723 | 766 | 6.8% |
| FerndaleServes nearby areas | 595 | 72 | 6,143 | 6.7% |
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 Pleasant Ridge
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Pleasant Ridge'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
- Ferndale667 lead + galv. lines
- Huntington Woodsno lead reported
- Oak Park1,243 unknown
- Hazel Park568 lead + galv. lines
- Royal Oak1,602 lead + galv. lines
- Berkley99 lead + galv. lines
- Madison Heights232 lead + galv. lines
- Lathrup1 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Pleasant Ridge, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Pleasant Ridge, which serves Pleasant Ridge, reported 646 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Pleasant Ridge?
EPA's service area maps place most of Pleasant Ridge in Pleasant Ridge's service area (PWSID MI0005390). City of Royal Oak, Ferndale also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Pleasant Ridge home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Pleasant Ridge'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 Pleasant Ridge 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 Pleasant Ridge whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.