Michigan · population 17,129
Lead pipes in Wayne, MI
294 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Wayne (population 17,129) gets its water from Wayne. That system reported 112 lead and 182 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,915, with 4,117 more of unknown material.
5.0% of Wayne'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 1.9%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.1%
- Unknown 70%
- Non-lead 25%
Latest lead test for Wayne (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 1 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 3 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Wayne.
Water systems serving Wayne
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WayneMain system | 112 | 182 | 4,117 | 5.0% |
| WestlandAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 21 | 13,071 | <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 Wayne
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Wayne'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
- Westland21 lead + galv. lines
- Inkster276 lead + galv. lines
- Romulus57 lead + galv. lines
- Garden315 lead + galv. lines
- Dearborn Heightsno lead reported
- Bellevilleno lead reported
- Taylor124 lead + galv. lines
- Plymouth11 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Wayne, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Wayne, which serves Wayne, reported 112 lead and 182 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,117 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Wayne?
EPA's service area maps place most of Wayne in Wayne's service area (PWSID MI0006950). Westland also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Wayne home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Wayne'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 Wayne 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 Wayne whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.