Michigan · 17 community water systems
Lead pipes in Washtenaw County, MI
17 community water systems serving Washtenaw County reported 203 lead and 902 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,163 of unknown material. The most are in Ypsilanti Community Utility Authority.
1.5% 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 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.2%
- Unknown 5.6%
- Non-lead 93%
Water systems serving Washtenaw County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ypsilanti Community Utility AuthorityYpsilanti | 155 | 364 | 758 | 2.5% |
| Ann ArborAnn Arbor | 0 | 471 | 2 | 1.8% |
| SalineSaline | 43 | 0 | 1,468 | 1.4% |
| DexterDexter | 0 | 42 | 328 | 2.3% |
| MilanMilan | 4 | 24 | 1,565 | 1.0% |
| ManchesterManchester | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.2% |
| Barton HillsAnn Arbor | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0% |
| Pittsfield TownshipAnn Arbor | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Scio TownshipAnn Arbor | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Superior TownshipYpsilanti | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| ChelseaChelsea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Augusta TownshipWhittaker | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Northville CrossingWashtenaw County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Northfield EstatesWashtenaw County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Loch Alpine Sanitary AuthorityAnn Arbor | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Ann Arbor TownshipAnn Arbor | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Thornton FarmsWashtenaw 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 Washtenaw County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Washtenaw County reported 203 lead and 902 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,163 of unknown material.
Which Washtenaw County water systems have the most lead lines?
Ypsilanti Community Utility Authority (519), Ann Arbor (471), Saline (43).
How do I check my home in Washtenaw 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.