WATERFORD TOWNSHIP Water System Lead Service Lines
Waterford Township in Michigan serves about 73,441 people. If you're concerned about lead in your water, here's what you need to know about your water system's lead service line inventory.
What is a lead service line?
A lead service line is the pipe that connects the water main under the street to your home. If your service line is made of lead, it can leach lead into your drinking water—especially if the water is corrosive or if you haven't used a tap for several hours.
What does Waterford Township's inventory show?
Waterford Township has not yet completed or published a lead service line inventory. This means the utility has not yet conducted a full survey of which homes are connected by lead pipes.
Under the EPA's Lead and Copper Rule, water systems are required to develop and maintain an inventory of lead service lines. Many systems across the country are still in the process of completing this work, which can take time and resources.
How do I find out if my home has a lead service line?
Since Waterford Township's inventory is not yet available online, contact the utility directly:
- Call or email Waterford Township's water department and ask if your specific address has a known or suspected lead service line.
- The utility may have partial records even if a complete inventory hasn't been published yet.
- Ask when they expect to complete their full inventory.
You can also check your home's age and local construction records. Homes built before 1986 are more likely to have lead service lines, but age alone isn't definitive.
What can you do right now?
If you're worried about lead exposure, use cold water for drinking and cooking—lead dissolves more readily in hot water. Flush your tap for 30 seconds before using water for consumption if the tap hasn't been used for several hours.
If you have young children or are pregnant, contact your pediatrician or doctor about lead exposure risks and testing options.
Next steps for residents
- Contact Waterford Township water department to ask about your property and the timeline for inventory completion
- Request a water test through your local health department if you're concerned about lead levels
- Use cold water for drinking and cooking in the meantime
- Check back periodically as the utility completes its lead service line inventory
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does Waterford Township have lead in the water?
Waterford Township has not yet published a complete lead service line inventory, so it's unknown how many lead service lines exist in the system. Lead is not inherently in the water source, but it can leach from lead service lines. Contact your water utility to ask about your specific address.
How do I know if my house has a lead pipe?
Contact Waterford Township's water department with your address and ask if your service line is known to be lead. You can also ask a plumber to inspect the pipe where it enters your home. Homes built before 1986 are more likely to have lead service lines.
Is it safe to drink tap water in Waterford Township?
The safest approach is to use cold tap water for drinking and cooking, and flush your tap for 30 seconds if it hasn't been used for several hours. If you're concerned about lead levels, ask your water utility about testing or contact your local health department.
When will Waterford Township finish its lead service line inventory?
Waterford Township has not published a completion date. Contact your water utility directly to ask when they expect to finish their inventory and how you can find out about your property in the meantime.