Michigan · population 4,089
Lead pipes in North Muskegon, MI
1,153 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of North Muskegon (population 4,089) gets its water from North Muskegon. That system reported 692 lead and 461 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,632, with 0 more of unknown material.
71% of North 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 42%
- Galvanized (replace) 28%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 29%
Latest lead test for North Muskegon (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 6.5 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 North Muskegon.
Water systems serving North Muskegon
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North MuskegonMain system | 692 | 461 | 0 | 71% |
| MuskegonServes nearby areas | 7,631 | 2,736 | 0 | 72% |
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 North Muskegon
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on North 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
- Muskegon10,367 lead + galv. lines
- Roosevelt Park331 lead + galv. lines
- Muskegon Heights4,035 lead + galv. lines
- Norton Shores194 lead + galv. lines
- Fruitportno lead reported
- Whitehall561 lead + galv. lines
- Ferrysburgno lead reported
- Montague255 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does North Muskegon, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. North Muskegon, which serves North Muskegon, reported 692 lead and 461 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to North Muskegon?
EPA's service area maps place most of North Muskegon in North Muskegon's service area (PWSID MI0004780). Muskegon also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my North Muskegon home has a lead service line?
Search your address on North 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 North 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 North Muskegon whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.