Michigan · population 15,782
Lead pipes in Traverse, MI
352 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Traverse (population 15,782) gets its water from Traverse City. That system reported 2 lead and 350 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,914, with 1,239 more of unknown material.
5.1% of Traverse City'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.1%
- Unknown 18%
- Non-lead 77%
Latest lead test for Traverse City (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 4 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 Traverse City.
Water systems serving Traverse
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse CityMain system | 2 | 350 | 1,239 | 5.1% |
| Kings Court Mobile Home ParkServes 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 Traverse
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Traverse City'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
- Bellaire371 lead + galv. lines
- Mancelona334 lead + galv. lines
- Frankfort150 lead + galv. lines
- Charlevoix240 lead + galv. lines
- Harbor Springsno lead reported
- Ludington1,302 lead + galv. lines
- Lake Isabella86 unknown
- Mount Pleasant36 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Traverse, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Traverse City, which serves Traverse, reported 2 lead and 350 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,239 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Traverse?
EPA's service area maps place most of Traverse in Traverse City's service area (PWSID MI0006640). Kings Court Mobile Home Park also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Traverse home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Traverse City'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 Traverse 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 Traverse City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.