Michigan · population 35,023
Lead pipes in Holland, MI
3,196 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Holland (population 35,023) gets its water from Holland Board of Public Works. That system reported 1,728 lead and 1,468 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 17,624, with 202 more of unknown material.
18% of Holland Board of Public Works'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 9.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 8.3%
- Unknown 1.1%
- Non-lead 81%
Latest lead test for Holland Board of Public Works (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.2 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Holland Board of Public Works.
Water systems serving Holland
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Board of Public WorksMain system | 1,728 | 1,468 | 202 | 18% |
| Holland Township ConsolidatedAlso serves parts of the city | 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 Holland
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Holland Board of Public Works'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
- Zeeland300 lead + galv. lines
- Douglasno lead reported
- Hudsonvilleno lead reported
- Grandville100 lead + galv. lines
- Grand Haven1,538 lead + galv. lines
- Wyomingno lead reported
- Spring Lakeno lead reported
- Ferrysburgno lead reported
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Questions
Does Holland, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Holland Board of Public Works, which serves Holland, reported 1,728 lead and 1,468 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 202 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Holland?
EPA's service area maps place most of Holland in Holland Board of Public Works's service area (PWSID MI0003190). Holland Township Consolidated also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Holland home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Holland Board of Public Works'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 Holland 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 Holland Board of Public Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.