Michigan · population 37,287
Lead pipes in Muskegon, MI
10,367 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Muskegon (population 37,287) gets its water from Muskegon. That system reported 7,631 lead and 2,736 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 14,463, with 0 more of unknown material.
72% of Muskegon'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 53%
- Galvanized (replace) 19%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 28%
Latest lead test for Muskegon (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 5.4 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.
Water systems serving Muskegon
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MuskegonMain system | 7,631 | 2,736 | 0 | 72% |
| Muskegon HeightsServes nearby areas | 3,940 | 95 | 0 | 78% |
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
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Muskegon'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
- Muskegon Heights4,035 lead + galv. lines
- North Muskegon1,153 lead + galv. lines
- Roosevelt Park331 lead + galv. lines
- Norton Shores194 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, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Muskegon, which serves Muskegon, reported 7,631 lead and 2,736 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Muskegon?
EPA's service area maps place most of Muskegon in Muskegon's service area (PWSID MI0004570). Muskegon Heights also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Muskegon home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Muskegon'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 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 whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.