Lead pipes in Macomb County, Michigan
How many lead pipes are in Macomb County, MI?
Water systems based in Macomb County reported 1,557 lead service lines, 867 galvanized lines that need replacing and 25,588 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Eastpointe has the most, with 779 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays in Michigan
Michigan has the strongest lead line rule in the country. Since the 2018 revision after the Flint crisis, water suppliers must replace all lead service lines, including the part on private property, by 2041, and they pay for it from system revenue rather than billing the owner directly. Partial replacements are banned except in emergencies. Water suppliers challenged the rule, and the Michigan Court of Claims upheld it in 2019.
Every Macomb County water system with lead lines
Systems are grouped by the county EPA lists as their main service area. Some serve towns in neighboring counties too.
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastpointe City of Eastpointe | 779 | 0 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Mount Clemens City of Mount Clemens | 212 | 495 | 2,363 | Not confirmed |
| Center Line City of Center Line | 298 | 9 | 1,617 | Not confirmed |
| Roseville City of Roseville | 88 | 134 | 1,885 | Not confirmed |
| Armada Village of Armada | 151 | 3 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Utica City of Utica | 6 | 99 | 1,312 | Not confirmed |
| Richmond City of Richmond | 0 | 81 | 323 | Not confirmed |
| Warren City of Warren | 5 | 33 | 15,573 | Not confirmed |
| New Baltimore City of New Baltimore | 6 | 13 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| St. Clair Shores City of St. Clair Shores | 12 | 0 | 791 | Not confirmed |
| Clinton Township Clinton Township | 0 | 0 | 1,724 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Macomb County, MI?
Water systems based in Macomb County reported 1,557 lead service lines, 867 galvanized lines that need replacing and 25,588 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Eastpointe has the most, with 779 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Macomb County?
It depends on your water utility. Michigan has the strongest lead line rule in the country. We have not confirmed a homeowner program for a utility in this county yet, so ask your utility before you hire a contractor.
How do I find out if my house has a lead service line?
Look up your address on your water utility's service line inventory map, or check the pipe where it enters your home: lead is dull gray, soft, scratches to shiny silver, and a magnet won't stick. See our step-by-step guide.
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