Michigan · population 1,901
Lead pipes in Parchment, MI
4,614 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Parchment (population 1,901) gets its water from Kalamazoo. That system reported 4,328 lead and 286 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 46,940, with 0 more of unknown material.
9.8% of Kalamazoo's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Michigan average (9.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 9.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 90%
Latest lead test for Kalamazoo (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 4 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 4 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 4 health-based for Kalamazoo.
Water systems serving Parchment
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KalamazooMain system | 4,328 | 286 | 0 | 9.8% |
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 Parchment
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Kalamazoo'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
- Kalamazoo4,614 lead + galv. lines
- Plainwellno lead reported
- Otsego1,106 lead + galv. lines
- Springfieldno lead reported
- Battle Creek3,781 lead + galv. lines
- Lawton282 lead + galv. lines
- Centrevilleno lead reported
- Constantine63 unknown
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Questions
Does Parchment, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Kalamazoo, which serves Parchment, reported 4,328 lead and 286 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Parchment?
EPA's service area maps place most of Parchment in Kalamazoo's service area (PWSID MI0003520).
How do I check whether my Parchment home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Kalamazoo'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 Parchment 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 Kalamazoo whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.