Lead in Michigan Well Water

In Michigan, lead levels average 2.957 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 8.628 ppb. The EPA limit is 15 ppb. Currently 12.2% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 134,200 wells.

Testing for lead in Michigan typically costs around $77. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for lead cost approximately $3,510.

The risk level for lead in Michigan is rated as moderate. The state average of 2.957 ppb is 52.3% below the national average of 6.196 ppb.