Michigan · population 43,001
Lead pipes in Saginaw, MI
6,317 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Saginaw (population 43,001) gets its water from City of Saginaw. That system reported 6,317 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 26,822, with 736 more of unknown material.
24% of City of Saginaw's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Michigan average (9.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 24%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 2.7%
- Non-lead 74%
Latest lead test for City of Saginaw (2025): 9 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 Saginaw.
Water systems serving Saginaw
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of SaginawMain system | 6,317 | 0 | 736 | 24% |
| City of ZilwaukeeAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Saginaw Charter TownshipServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Saginaw
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Saginaw'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
- Zilwaukeeno lead reported
- Bay4,202 lead + galv. lines
- St. Charles75 lead + galv. lines
- Reeseno lead reported
- Auburnno lead reported
- Birch Runno lead reported
- Essexvilleno lead reported
- Midland76 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Saginaw, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Saginaw, which serves Saginaw, reported 6,317 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 736 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Saginaw?
EPA's service area maps place most of Saginaw in City of Saginaw's service area (PWSID MI0005850). City of Zilwaukee, Saginaw Charter Township also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Saginaw home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Saginaw'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 Saginaw 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 Saginaw whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.