Michigan · population 2,425
Lead pipes in Montague, MI
255 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Montague (population 2,425) gets its water from Montague. That system reported 71 lead and 184 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,129, with 0 more of unknown material.
23% of Montague'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 6.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 16%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 77%
Latest lead test for Montague (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 3 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 Montague.
Water systems serving Montague
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MontagueMain system | 71 | 184 | 0 | 23% |
| WhitehallServes nearby areas | 248 | 313 | 0 | 40% |
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 Montague
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Montague'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
- Whitehall561 lead + galv. lines
- North Muskegon1,153 lead + galv. lines
- Muskegon10,367 lead + galv. lines
- Roosevelt Park331 lead + galv. lines
- Muskegon Heights4,035 lead + galv. lines
- Norton Shores194 lead + galv. lines
- Fruitportno lead reported
- Ferrysburgno lead reported
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Questions
Does Montague, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Montague, which serves Montague, reported 71 lead and 184 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Montague?
EPA's service area maps place most of Montague in Montague's service area (PWSID MI0004470). Whitehall also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Montague home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Montague'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 Montague 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 Montague whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.