Michigan · population 12,978
Lead pipes in Rochester, MI
No lead lines reported
Most of Rochester (population 12,978) gets its water from Rochester East, which reported 1,747 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Rochester East'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 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Rochester East (2026): not detected 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 Rochester East.
Water systems serving Rochester
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester EastMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| RochesterAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 9 | 4 | 0.4% |
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 Rochester
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Rochester East'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
- Rochester Hillsno lead reported
- Utica105 lead + galv. lines
- Auburn Hillsno lead reported
- Troyno lead reported
- Sterling Heightsno lead reported
- Pontiac1,048 lead + galv. lines
- Lake Orion60 lead + galv. lines
- Bloomfield Hillsno lead reported
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Questions
Does Rochester, MI have lead pipes?
Rochester East, which serves Rochester, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Rochester?
EPA's service area maps place most of Rochester in Rochester East's service area (PWSID MI0005723). Rochester also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Rochester home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Rochester East'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 Rochester 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 Rochester East whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.