Michigan · population 1,674
Lead pipes in Wakefield, MI
19 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Wakefield (population 1,674) gets its water from Wakefield. That system reported 17 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 984, with 3 more of unknown material.
1.9% of Wakefield'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 1.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 0.3%
- Non-lead 98%
Latest lead test for Wakefield (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 2.8 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 Wakefield.
Water systems serving Wakefield
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WakefieldMain system | 17 | 2 | 3 | 1.9% |
| Bessemer TownshipServes nearby areas | 30 | 0 | 242 | 7.3% |
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 Wakefield
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Wakefield'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
- Bessemer47 lead + galv. lines
- Baraga92 unknown
- L'Anseno lead reported
- Houghtonno lead reported
- Lake Linden435 unknown
- Laurium474 unknown
- Kingsford1,424 lead + galv. lines
- Iron Mountain1,230 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Wakefield, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Wakefield, which serves Wakefield, reported 17 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Wakefield?
EPA's service area maps place most of Wakefield in Wakefield's service area (PWSID MI0006830). Bessemer Township also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Wakefield home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Wakefield'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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.