Michigan · population 6,291
Lead pipes in Rockford, MI
401 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Rockford (population 6,291) gets its water from Rockford. That system reported 44 lead and 357 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,575, with 0 more of unknown material.
16% of Rockford'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 1.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 14%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 84%
Latest lead test for Rockford (2025): not detected 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 Rockford.
Water systems serving Rockford
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RockfordMain system | 44 | 357 | 0 | 16% |
| Plainfield 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 Rockford
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Rockford'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
- Grand Rapids19,430 lead + galv. lines
- East Grand Rapids19,430 lead + galv. lines
- Walker19,430 lead + galv. lines
- Kentwoodno lead reported
- Wyomingno lead reported
- Grandville100 lead + galv. lines
- Hudsonvilleno lead reported
- Fruitportno lead reported
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Questions
Does Rockford, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Rockford, which serves Rockford, reported 44 lead and 357 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Rockford?
EPA's service area maps place most of Rockford in Rockford's service area (PWSID MI0005730). Plainfield Township also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Rockford home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Rockford'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 Rockford 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 Rockford whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.