Michigan · population 137,686
Lead pipes in Warren, MI
38 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Warren (population 137,686) gets its water from City of Warren. That system reported 5 lead and 33 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 50,757, with 15,573 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of City of Warren'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) <0.1%
- Unknown 31%
- Non-lead 69%
Latest lead test for City of Warren (2025): 2.7 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 City of Warren.
Water systems serving Warren
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of WarrenMain system | 5 | 33 | 15,573 | <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 Warren
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Warren'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
- Center Line307 lead + galv. lines
- Madison Heights232 lead + galv. lines
- Hazel Park568 lead + galv. lines
- Eastpointe779 lead + galv. lines
- Roseville222 lead + galv. lines
- Fraser159 unknown
- Ferndale667 lead + galv. lines
- Sterling Heightsno lead reported
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Questions
Does Warren, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Warren, which serves Warren, reported 5 lead and 33 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 15,573 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Warren?
EPA's service area maps place most of Warren in City of Warren's service area (PWSID MI0006900). City of Roseville also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Warren home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Warren'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 Warren 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 Warren whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.