Michigan · population 1,045
Lead pipes in Bellaire, MI
371 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Bellaire (population 1,045) gets its water from Village of Bellaire. That system reported 361 lead and 10 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 589, with 0 more of unknown material.
63% of Village of Bellaire's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Michigan average (9.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 61%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.7%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 37%
Latest lead test for Village of Bellaire (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Village of Bellaire.
Water systems serving Bellaire
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village of BellaireMain system | 361 | 10 | 0 | 63% |
| Shanty Creek - Watars AssociationServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Bellaire
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Village of Bellaire's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Mancelona334 lead + galv. lines
- Charlevoix240 lead + galv. lines
- Traverse352 lead + galv. lines
- Harbor Springsno lead reported
- Frankfort150 lead + galv. lines
- Lake Isabella86 unknown
- Ludington1,302 lead + galv. lines
- Tawasno lead reported
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Questions
Does Bellaire, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Village of Bellaire, which serves Bellaire, reported 361 lead and 10 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Bellaire?
EPA's service area maps place most of Bellaire in Village of Bellaire's service area (PWSID MI0000570). Shanty Creek - Watars Association also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Bellaire home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Village of Bellaire's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Bellaire be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Village of Bellaire whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.