Michigan · population 12,011
Lead pipes in Riverview, MI
85 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Riverview (population 12,011) gets its water from Riverview. That system reported 84 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,839, with 38 more of unknown material.
2.2% of Riverview'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 2.2%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 1.0%
- Non-lead 97%
Latest lead test for Riverview (Jul 2025–Dec 2025): 2.5 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 Riverview.
Water systems serving Riverview
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RiverviewMain system | 84 | 1 | 38 | 2.2% |
| SouthgateServes nearby areas | 192 | 9,735 | 663 | 94% |
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 Riverview
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Riverview'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
- Southgate9,927 lead + galv. lines
- Trenton159 lead + galv. lines
- Woodhavenno lead reported
- Wyandotte252 lead + galv. lines
- Gibraltar15 lead + galv. lines
- Lincoln Park2,647 lead + galv. lines
- Taylor124 lead + galv. lines
- Allen Park236 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Riverview, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Riverview, which serves Riverview, reported 84 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 38 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Riverview?
EPA's service area maps place most of Riverview in Riverview's service area (PWSID MI0005710). Southgate also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Riverview home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Riverview'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 Riverview 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 Riverview whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.