Michigan · population 24,652
Lead pipes in Romulus, MI
57 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Romulus (population 24,652) gets its water from Romulus. That system reported 43 lead and 14 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 8,443, with 5,533 more of unknown material.
0.7% of Romulus'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 0.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 66%
- Non-lead 34%
Latest lead test for Romulus (2025): 7.2 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Romulus.
Water systems serving Romulus
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RomulusMain system | 43 | 14 | 5,533 | 0.7% |
| WayneServes nearby areas | 112 | 182 | 4,117 | 5.0% |
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 Romulus
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Romulus'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
- Wayne294 lead + galv. lines
- Taylor124 lead + galv. lines
- Inkster276 lead + galv. lines
- Bellevilleno lead reported
- Westland21 lead + galv. lines
- Garden315 lead + galv. lines
- Southgate9,927 lead + galv. lines
- Allen Park236 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Romulus, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Romulus, which serves Romulus, reported 43 lead and 14 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,533 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Romulus?
EPA's service area maps place most of Romulus in Romulus's service area (PWSID MI0005785). Wayne also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Romulus home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Romulus'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 Romulus 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 Romulus whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.