Michigan · population 1,390
Lead pipes in Newberry, MI
805 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Newberry (population 1,390) gets its water from Newberry Water & Light. That system reported 90 lead and 715 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 861, with 0 more of unknown material.
93% of Newberry Water & Light'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 10%
- Galvanized (replace) 83%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 6.5%
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Newberry Water & Light.
Water systems serving Newberry
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newberry Water & LightMain system | 90 | 715 | 0 | 93% |
| Newberry Correctional FacilityServes nearby areas | 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 Newberry
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Newberry Water & Light'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
- Harbor Springsno lead reported
- Charlevoix240 lead + galv. lines
- Escanaba3,894 lead + galv. lines
- Marquette543 unknown
- Bellaire371 lead + galv. lines
- Mancelona334 lead + galv. lines
- Ishpeming7 lead + galv. lines
- Traverse352 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Newberry, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Newberry Water & Light, which serves Newberry, reported 90 lead and 715 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Newberry?
EPA's service area maps place most of Newberry in Newberry Water & Light's service area (PWSID MI0004720). Newberry Correctional Facility also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Newberry home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Newberry Water & Light'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 Newberry 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 Newberry Water & Light whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.