Michigan · population 25,070
Lead pipes in Norton Shores, MI
194 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Norton Shores (population 25,070) gets its water from Norton Shores. That system reported 60 lead and 134 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 8,840, with 0 more of unknown material.
2.2% of Norton Shores's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Michigan average (9.8%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.5%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 98%
Latest lead test for Norton Shores (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 2.1 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 Norton Shores.
Water systems serving Norton Shores
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton ShoresMain system | 60 | 134 | 0 | 2.2% |
| 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 Norton Shores
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Norton Shores'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
- Roosevelt Park331 lead + galv. lines
- Muskegon10,367 lead + galv. lines
- Fruitportno lead reported
- Ferrysburgno lead reported
- North Muskegon1,153 lead + galv. lines
- Spring Lakeno lead reported
- Grand Haven1,538 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Norton Shores, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Norton Shores, which serves Norton Shores, reported 60 lead and 134 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Norton Shores?
EPA's service area maps place most of Norton Shores in Norton Shores's service area (PWSID MI0004850). Muskegon Heights also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Norton Shores home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Norton Shores'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 Norton Shores 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 Norton Shores whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.