Michigan · population 29,081
Lead pipes in Southgate, MI
9,927 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Southgate (population 29,081) gets its water from Southgate. That system reported 192 lead and 9,735 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 10,606, with 663 more of unknown material.
94% of Southgate'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 1.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 92%
- Unknown 6.3%
- Non-lead 0.2%
Latest lead test for Southgate (2025): 6 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 Southgate.
Water systems serving Southgate
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SouthgateMain system | 192 | 9,735 | 663 | 94% |
| Lincoln ParkServes nearby areas | 2,647 | 0 | 0 | 17% |
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 Southgate
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Southgate'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
- Riverview85 lead + galv. lines
- Wyandotte252 lead + galv. lines
- Lincoln Park2,647 lead + galv. lines
- Taylor124 lead + galv. lines
- Allen Park236 lead + galv. lines
- Trenton159 lead + galv. lines
- Ecorse1,818 lead + galv. lines
- Woodhavenno lead reported
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Questions
Does Southgate, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Southgate, which serves Southgate, reported 192 lead and 9,735 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 663 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Southgate?
EPA's service area maps place most of Southgate in Southgate's service area (PWSID MI0006170). Lincoln Park also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Southgate home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Southgate'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 Southgate 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 Southgate whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.