Lead Pipe Map

Michigan · population 2,332

Lead pipes in Charlevoix, MI

240 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Charlevoix (population 2,332) gets its water from Charlevoix. That system reported 76 lead and 164 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,184, with 979 more of unknown material.

11% of Charlevoix's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Michigan average (9.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

76Lead
164Galvanized, replace
979Unknown material
965Non-lead

Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Charlevoix.

Water systems serving Charlevoix

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
CharlevoixMain system7616497911%
Charlevoix TownshipServes nearby areas00840%

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 Charlevoix

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Charlevoix's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

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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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

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Questions

Does Charlevoix, MI have lead pipes?

Yes. Charlevoix, which serves Charlevoix, reported 76 lead and 164 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 979 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Charlevoix?

EPA's service area maps place most of Charlevoix in Charlevoix's service area (PWSID MI0001330). Charlevoix Township also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Charlevoix home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Charlevoix'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 Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.