Environmental Testing in Michigan
Mold, Asbestos & Lead Test Kits

The Flint water crisis brought national attention to lead exposure in Michigan, but the problem extends far beyond Flint. Detroit, Lansing, Saginaw, and Flint all have significant concentrations of pre-1940 housing with lead paint hazards. Michigan's aging water infrastructure also means lead service lines are a concern in many municipalities independent of paint sources.

Detroit's older housing stock — much of it built between 1900 and 1960 — contains extensive lead paint in intact and deteriorating conditions. The city has one of the highest rates of childhood lead poisoning of any major US city. Wayne, Genesee, and Saginaw counties have been repeatedly flagged by state health officials as high-risk areas.

Michigan's auto manufacturing history created widespread asbestos use in industrial and residential construction throughout the mid-20th century. Insulation, gaskets, brake linings, and floor tiles in pre-1980 construction frequently contain asbestos. Great Lakes humidity also creates persistent mold conditions in basement and crawl space environments.

Michigan Cities with Highest Risk

Detroit, Flint, Saginaw, Benton Harbor, and Muskegon have the highest concentrations of lead and asbestos risk from aging housing and industrial history.