Lead Pipe Map

Michigan · population 82,745

Lead pipes in Westland, MI

21 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Westland (population 82,745) gets its water from Westland. That system reported 0 lead and 21 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 28,454, with 13,071 more of unknown material.

<0.1% of Westland's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Michigan average (9.8%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
21Galvanized, replace
13,071Unknown material
15,362Non-lead

Latest lead test for Westland (2025): not detected 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 Westland.

Water systems serving Westland

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
WestlandMain system02113,071<0.1%
Garden CityServes nearby areas31505772.7%

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 Westland

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Westland's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapWestland details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Westland, MI have lead pipes?

Yes. Westland, which serves Westland, reported 0 lead and 21 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 13,071 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Westland?

EPA's service area maps place most of Westland in Westland's service area (PWSID MI0007040). Garden City also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Westland home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Westland'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 Westland 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 Westland whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.