Michigan · population 28,342
Lead pipes in Port Huron, MI
650 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Port Huron (population 28,342) gets its water from City of Port Huron. That system reported 339 lead and 311 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 12,360, with 9,323 more of unknown material.
5.3% of City of Port Huron'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 2.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.5%
- Unknown 75%
- Non-lead 19%
Latest lead test for City of Port Huron (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 5.1 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 City of Port Huron.
Water systems serving Port Huron
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Port HuronMain system | 339 | 311 | 9,323 | 5.3% |
| Port Huron TownshipServes nearby areas | 1 | 11 | 380 | 1.1% |
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 Port Huron
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Port Huron'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
- Marysville6 lead + galv. lines
- St. Clair73 lead + galv. lines
- Marine61 lead + galv. lines
- Armada154 lead + galv. lines
- New Havenno lead reported
- Algonac29 lead + galv. lines
- New Baltimore19 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Clemens707 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Port Huron, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Port Huron, which serves Port Huron, reported 339 lead and 311 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,323 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Port Huron?
EPA's service area maps place most of Port Huron in City of Port Huron's service area (PWSID MI0005480). Port Huron Township also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Port Huron home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Port Huron'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 Port Huron 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 Port Huron whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.