Depositions of manganese dioxide were identified in water pipes made of galvanized steel. Microbially deposited manganese dioxide on stainless steel is known to be cathodically active and to be a possible cause for microbially influenced corrosion of this material. In contrast, little is known about the formation of such deposits on galvanized steel and the possible consequences regarding corrosion. Electrochemical and various other investigations were carried out. The presence of manganese dioxide was confirmed but microbial activity as cause for the formation of deposits could not be verified. The latter is attributed to the insufficient sample material. The low risk of corrosion of galvanized steel by manganese dioxide is to the isolating properties of the regular corrosion products of zinc.