Michigan · 21 community water systems
Lead pipes in Macomb County, MI
21 community water systems serving Macomb County reported 1,557 lead and 867 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 26,298 of unknown material. The most are in City of Eastpointe.
0.8% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Michigan average (9.8%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 9.0%
- Non-lead 90%
Water systems serving Macomb County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of EastpointeMacomb County | 779 | 0 | 0 | 5.8% |
| City of Mount ClemensMount Clemens | 212 | 495 | 2,363 | 12% |
| City of Center LineCenter Line | 298 | 9 | 1,617 | 11% |
| City of RosevilleRoseville | 88 | 134 | 1,885 | 1.2% |
| Village of ArmadaArmada | 151 | 3 | 0 | 25% |
| City of UticaUtica | 6 | 99 | 1,312 | 4.8% |
| City of RichmondRichmond | 0 | 81 | 323 | 3.1% |
| City of WarrenWarren | 5 | 33 | 15,573 | <0.1% |
| City of New BaltimoreNew Baltimore | 6 | 13 | 0 | 0.5% |
| City of St. Clair ShoresSt. Clair Shores | 12 | 0 | 791 | <0.1% |
| Clinton TownshipMacomb County | 0 | 0 | 1,724 | 0% |
| Village of RomeoRomeo | 0 | 0 | 551 | 0% |
| City of FraserFraser | 0 | 0 | 159 | 0% |
| City of Sterling HeightsSterling Heights | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Macomb TownshipMacomb County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Shelby TownshipMacomb County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Chesterfield TownshipMacomb County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Harrison TownshipMacomb County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Washington TownshipMacomb County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Village of New HavenNew Haven | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lenox TownshipMacomb County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Macomb County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Macomb County reported 1,557 lead and 867 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 26,298 of unknown material.
Which Macomb County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Eastpointe (779), City of Mount Clemens (707), City of Center Line (307).
How do I check my home in Macomb County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.