Michigan · population 61,544
Lead pipes in Taylor, MI
124 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Taylor (population 61,544) gets its water from Taylor. That system reported 124 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 19,505, with 0 more of unknown material.
0.6% of Taylor'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 0.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for Taylor (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 10.7 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, 1 health-based for Taylor.
Water systems serving Taylor
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TaylorMain system | 124 | 0 | 0 | 0.6% |
| SouthgateServes nearby areas | 192 | 9,735 | 663 | 94% |
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 Taylor
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Taylor'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
- Southgate9,927 lead + galv. lines
- Allen Park236 lead + galv. lines
- Lincoln Park2,647 lead + galv. lines
- Romulus57 lead + galv. lines
- Riverview85 lead + galv. lines
- Inkster276 lead + galv. lines
- Melvindale9 lead + galv. lines
- Wyandotte252 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Taylor, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Taylor, which serves Taylor, reported 124 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Taylor?
EPA's service area maps place most of Taylor in Taylor's service area (PWSID MI0006545). Southgate also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Taylor home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Taylor'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 Taylor 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 Taylor whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.