Michigan · population 1,526
Lead pipes in Shepherd, MI
32 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Shepherd (population 1,526) gets its water from Village of Shepherd. That system reported 0 lead and 32 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 592, with 0 more of unknown material.
5.4% of Village of Shepherd's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Michigan average (9.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.4%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 95%
Compliance record: EPA lists 3 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Village of Shepherd.
Water systems serving Shepherd
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village of ShepherdMain system | 0 | 32 | 0 | 5.4% |
| Mt. PleasantServes 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 Shepherd
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Village of Shepherd'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
- Mount Pleasant36 lead + galv. lines
- Alma115 lead + galv. lines
- Lake Isabella86 unknown
- Midland76 lead + galv. lines
- Auburnno lead reported
- St. Charles75 lead + galv. lines
- Saginaw6,317 lead + galv. lines
- Zilwaukeeno lead reported
Check another water system
Questions
Does Shepherd, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Village of Shepherd, which serves Shepherd, reported 0 lead and 32 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Shepherd?
EPA's service area maps place most of Shepherd in Village of Shepherd's service area (PWSID MI0006030). Mt. Pleasant also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Shepherd home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Village of Shepherd'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 Shepherd 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 Village of Shepherd whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.