Michigan · population 62,528
Lead pipes in Pontiac, MI
1,048 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Pontiac (population 62,528) gets its water from Pontiac. That system reported 1,048 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 19,436, with 4,450 more of unknown material.
5.4% of Pontiac's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Michigan average (9.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 5.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 23%
- Non-lead 72%
Latest lead test for Pontiac (2025): 1.6 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 Pontiac.
Water systems serving Pontiac
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PontiacMain system | 1,048 | 0 | 4,450 | 5.4% |
| Waterford TownshipServes nearby areas | 1 | 0 | 0 | <0.1% |
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 Pontiac
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Pontiac'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
- Auburn Hillsno lead reported
- Sylvan Lake467 unknown
- Keego Harborno lead reported
- Bloomfield Hillsno lead reported
- Orchard Lakeno lead reported
- Rochester Hillsno lead reported
- Birmingham155 lead + galv. lines
- Troyno lead reported
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Questions
Does Pontiac, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Pontiac, which serves Pontiac, reported 1,048 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,450 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Pontiac?
EPA's service area maps place most of Pontiac in Pontiac's service area (PWSID MI0005440). Waterford Township also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Pontiac home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Pontiac'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 Pontiac 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 Pontiac whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.