Michigan · population 5,139
Lead pipes in Utica, MI
105 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Utica (population 5,139) gets its water from City of Utica. That system reported 6 lead and 99 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,196, with 1,312 more of unknown material.
4.8% of City of Utica's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Michigan average (9.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.5%
- Unknown 60%
- Non-lead 35%
Latest lead test for City of Utica (2025): 1.7 ppb 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 City of Utica.
Water systems serving Utica
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of UticaMain system | 6 | 99 | 1,312 | 4.8% |
| City of Sterling HeightsServes 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 Utica
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Utica'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
- Sterling Heightsno lead reported
- Rochesterno lead reported
- Troyno lead reported
- Rochester Hillsno lead reported
- Fraser159 unknown
- Mount Clemens707 lead + galv. lines
- Clawson561 lead + galv. lines
- Madison Heights232 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Utica, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Utica, which serves Utica, reported 6 lead and 99 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,312 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Utica?
EPA's service area maps place most of Utica in City of Utica's service area (PWSID MI0006760). City of Sterling Heights also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Utica home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Utica'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 Utica 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 Utica whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.