Michigan · population 9,101
Lead pipes in Saline, MI
43 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Saline (population 9,101) gets its water from Saline. That system reported 43 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,140, with 1,468 more of unknown material.
1.4% of Saline'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 1.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 47%
- Non-lead 52%
Latest lead test for Saline (2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Saline.
Water systems serving Saline
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SalineMain system | 43 | 0 | 1,468 | 1.4% |
| Pittsfield 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 Saline
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Saline'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
- Ann Arbor471 lead + galv. lines
- Ypsilanti519 lead + galv. lines
- Clinton189 lead + galv. lines
- Dexter42 lead + galv. lines
- Bellevilleno lead reported
- Petersburgno lead reported
- South Lyon40 lead + galv. lines
- Plymouth11 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Saline, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Saline, which serves Saline, reported 43 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,468 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Saline?
EPA's service area maps place most of Saline in Saline's service area (PWSID MI0005900). Pittsfield Township also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Saline home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Saline'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 Saline 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 Saline whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.