Michigan · population 4,036
Lead pipes in Otsego, MI
1,106 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Otsego (population 4,036) gets its water from Otsego. That system reported 41 lead and 1,065 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,566, with 0 more of unknown material.
71% of Otsego'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 2.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 68%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 29%
Latest lead test for Otsego (Jan 2024–Jun 2024): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Otsego.
Water systems serving Otsego
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OtsegoMain system | 41 | 1,065 | 0 | 71% |
| Otsego TownshipServes 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 Otsego
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Otsego'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
- Plainwellno lead reported
- Parchment4,614 lead + galv. lines
- Kalamazoo4,614 lead + galv. lines
- Lawton282 lead + galv. lines
- Springfieldno lead reported
- Battle Creek3,781 lead + galv. lines
- Douglasno lead reported
- Hudsonvilleno lead reported
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Questions
Does Otsego, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Otsego, which serves Otsego, reported 41 lead and 1,065 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Otsego?
EPA's service area maps place most of Otsego in Otsego's service area (PWSID MI0005060). Otsego Township also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Otsego home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Otsego'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 Otsego 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 Otsego whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.