Michigan · population 2,555
Lead pipes in Village of Grosse Pointe Shores, MI
104 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Village of Grosse Pointe Shores (population 2,555) gets its water from Grosse Pointe Woods. That system reported 69 lead and 35 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,874, with 6,448 more of unknown material.
1.5% of Grosse Pointe Woods'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 1.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.5%
- Unknown 94%
- Non-lead 4.7%
Latest lead test for Grosse Pointe Woods (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 10.8 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 Grosse Pointe Woods.
Water systems serving Village of Grosse Pointe Shores
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosse Pointe WoodsMain system | 69 | 35 | 6,448 | 1.5% |
| Grosse Pointe ShoresServes nearby areas | 1 | 0 | 689 | <0.1% |
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 Village of Grosse Pointe Shores
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Grosse Pointe Woods'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
- Grosse Pointe Woods104 lead + galv. lines
- St. Clair Shores12 lead + galv. lines
- Harper Woods872 lead + galv. lines
- Grosse Pointe Farms244 lead + galv. lines
- Eastpointe779 lead + galv. lines
- Grosse Pointe118 lead + galv. lines
- Roseville222 lead + galv. lines
- Grosse Pointe Park2,000 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Village of Grosse Pointe Shores, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Grosse Pointe Woods, which serves Village of Grosse Pointe Shores, reported 69 lead and 35 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,448 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Village of Grosse Pointe Shores?
EPA's service area maps place most of Village of Grosse Pointe Shores in Grosse Pointe Woods's service area (PWSID MI0002920). Grosse Pointe Shores also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Village of Grosse Pointe Shores home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Grosse Pointe Woods'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 Village of Grosse Pointe 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 Grosse Pointe Woods whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.