Michigan · 18 community water systems
Lead pipes in St. Clair County, MI
18 community water systems serving St. Clair County reported 386 lead and 464 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 13,605 of unknown material. The most are in City of Port Huron.
2.0% 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 0.9%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.1%
- Unknown 32%
- Non-lead 65%
Water systems serving St. Clair County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Port HuronPort Huron | 339 | 311 | 9,323 | 5.3% |
| City of St. ClairSt. Clair County | 0 | 73 | 1,376 | 3.0% |
| Marine CityMarine City | 38 | 23 | 4 | 3.2% |
| City of AlgonacAlgonac | 0 | 29 | 1,059 | 1.6% |
| St. Clair Water and Sewer AuthoritySt. Clair County | 0 | 16 | 433 | 0.9% |
| Port Huron TownshipSt. Clair County | 1 | 11 | 380 | 1.1% |
| City of MarysvilleMarysville | 6 | 0 | 992 | 0.2% |
| Ira TownshipSt. Clair County | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.2% |
| City of YaleYale | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0% |
| Fort Gratiot TownshipSt. Clair County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Clay TownshipSt. Clair County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Kimball TownshipSt. Clair County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| St. Clair TownshipSt. Clair County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Cottrellville TownshipSt. Clair County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Burtchville TownshipSt. Clair County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Clyde TownshipSt. Clair County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Village of CapacCapac | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of MemphisMemphis | 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 St. Clair County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving St. Clair County reported 386 lead and 464 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 13,605 of unknown material.
Which St. Clair County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Port Huron (650), City of St. Clair (73), Marine City (61).
How do I check my home in St. Clair 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.