Michigan · population 6,877
Lead pipes in River Rouge, MI
155 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of River Rouge (population 6,877) gets its water from River Rouge. That system reported 155 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,876, with 2,350 more of unknown material.
5.4% of River Rouge'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 82%
- Non-lead 13%
Latest lead test for River Rouge (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 5.7 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, 1 still open for River Rouge.
Water systems serving River Rouge
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River RougeMain system | 155 | 0 | 2,350 | 5.4% |
| City of DetroitServes nearby areas | 80,595 | 120 | 39,073 | 32% |
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 River Rouge
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on River Rouge'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
- Ecorse1,818 lead + galv. lines
- Melvindale9 lead + galv. lines
- Lincoln Park2,647 lead + galv. lines
- Allen Park236 lead + galv. lines
- Wyandotte252 lead + galv. lines
- Dearborn5,271 lead + galv. lines
- Southgate9,927 lead + galv. lines
- Detroit80,715 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does River Rouge, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. River Rouge, which serves River Rouge, reported 155 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,350 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to River Rouge?
EPA's service area maps place most of River Rouge in River Rouge's service area (PWSID MI0005690). City of Detroit also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my River Rouge home has a lead service line?
Search your address on River Rouge'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 River Rouge 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 River Rouge whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.