Michigan · population 20,150
Lead pipes in Ypsilanti, MI
519 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Ypsilanti (population 20,150) gets its water from Ypsilanti Community Utility Authority. That system reported 155 lead and 364 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 20,412, with 758 more of unknown material.
2.5% of Ypsilanti Community Utility Authority's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Michigan average (9.8%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.8%
- Unknown 3.7%
- Non-lead 94%
Latest lead test for Ypsilanti Community Utility Authority (2025): 4.1 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 Ypsilanti Community Utility Authority.
Water systems serving Ypsilanti
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ypsilanti Community Utility AuthorityMain system | 155 | 364 | 758 | 2.5% |
| Superior TownshipAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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 Ypsilanti
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Ypsilanti Community Utility Authority'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
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Questions
Does Ypsilanti, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Ypsilanti Community Utility Authority, which serves Ypsilanti, reported 155 lead and 364 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 758 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Ypsilanti?
EPA's service area maps place most of Ypsilanti in Ypsilanti Community Utility Authority's service area (PWSID MI0007260). Superior Township also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Ypsilanti home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Ypsilanti Community Utility Authority'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 Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti Community Utility Authority whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.