Michigan · population 9,806
Lead pipes in Muskegon Heights, MI
4,035 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Muskegon Heights (population 9,806) gets its water from Muskegon Heights. That system reported 3,940 lead and 95 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,154, with 0 more of unknown material.
78% of Muskegon Heights'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 76%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.8%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 22%
Latest lead test for Muskegon Heights (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 2.8 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 Muskegon Heights.
Water systems serving Muskegon Heights
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon HeightsMain system | 3,940 | 95 | 0 | 78% |
| Norton ShoresServes nearby areas | 60 | 134 | 0 | 2.2% |
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 Muskegon Heights
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Muskegon Heights'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
- Roosevelt Park331 lead + galv. lines
- Muskegon10,367 lead + galv. lines
- Norton Shores194 lead + galv. lines
- North Muskegon1,153 lead + galv. lines
- Fruitportno lead reported
- Ferrysburgno lead reported
- Spring Lakeno lead reported
- Grand Haven1,538 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Muskegon Heights, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Muskegon Heights, which serves Muskegon Heights, reported 3,940 lead and 95 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Muskegon Heights?
EPA's service area maps place most of Muskegon Heights in Muskegon Heights's service area (PWSID MI0004580). Norton Shores also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Muskegon Heights home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Muskegon Heights'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 Muskegon Heights 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 Muskegon Heights whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.