Michigan · population 58,251
Lead pipes in Royal Oak, MI
1,602 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Royal Oak (population 58,251) gets its water from City of Royal Oak. That system reported 879 lead and 723 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 23,615, with 766 more of unknown material.
6.8% of City of Royal Oak'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 3.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.1%
- Unknown 3.2%
- Non-lead 90%
Latest lead test for City of Royal Oak (2025): 4 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 Royal Oak.
Water systems serving Royal Oak
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Royal OakMain system | 879 | 723 | 766 | 6.8% |
| BerkleyServes nearby areas | 97 | 2 | 5,684 | 1.4% |
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 Royal Oak
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Royal Oak'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
- Berkley99 lead + galv. lines
- Huntington Woodsno lead reported
- Clawson561 lead + galv. lines
- Pleasant Ridge646 lead + galv. lines
- Madison Heights232 lead + galv. lines
- Oak Park1,243 unknown
- Ferndale667 lead + galv. lines
- Lathrup1 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Royal Oak, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Royal Oak, which serves Royal Oak, reported 879 lead and 723 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 766 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Royal Oak?
EPA's service area maps place most of Royal Oak in City of Royal Oak's service area (PWSID MI0005830). Berkley also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Royal Oak home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Royal Oak'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 Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.