Michigan · population 58,077
Lead pipes in St. Clair Shores, MI
12 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of St. Clair Shores (population 58,077) gets its water from City of St. Clair Shores. That system reported 12 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 28,009, with 791 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of City of St. Clair Shores'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 2.8%
- Non-lead 97%
Latest lead test for City of St. Clair Shores (2025): 1.1 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 City of St. Clair Shores.
Water systems serving St. Clair Shores
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of St. Clair ShoresMain system | 12 | 0 | 791 | <0.1% |
| City of RosevilleServes nearby areas | 88 | 134 | 1,885 | 1.2% |
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 St. Clair Shores
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of St. Clair Shores'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
- Roseville222 lead + galv. lines
- Village of Grosse Pointe Shores104 lead + galv. lines
- Eastpointe779 lead + galv. lines
- Grosse Pointe Woods104 lead + galv. lines
- Fraser159 unknown
- Harper Woods872 lead + galv. lines
- Grosse Pointe Farms244 lead + galv. lines
- Warren38 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does St. Clair Shores, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. City of St. Clair Shores, which serves St. Clair Shores, reported 12 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 791 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to St. Clair Shores?
EPA's service area maps place most of St. Clair Shores in City of St. Clair Shores's service area (PWSID MI0006280). City of Roseville also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my St. Clair Shores home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of St. Clair Shores'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 St. Clair Shores 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 St. Clair Shores whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.