Michigan · population 25,921
Lead pipes in Walker, MI
19,430 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Walker (population 25,921) gets its water from Grand Rapids. That system reported 19,430 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 79,966, with 394 more of unknown material.
24% of Grand Rapids'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 24%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0.5%
- Non-lead 75%
Latest lead test for Grand Rapids (2025): 7 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 Grand Rapids.
Water systems serving Walker
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand RapidsMain system | 19,430 | 0 | 394 | 24% |
| 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.
Replacement program
Free when scheduled; otherwise owner pays
Grand Rapids pays for full replacements during water main or road projects and emergency leaks. If your line isn't scheduled and you want it replaced now, you pay, and the Ten-Pay program spreads the cost over ten years.
- Search your address on the Lead Water Service Line Map to see if you're scheduled within 24 months.
- Email leadfreewater@grcity.us or call 311.
- Ask about the Ten-Pay program for voluntary replacement.
Checked November 2026. Sources: grandrapidsmi.gov. Programs and funding change, so confirm with the utility. Programs in other cities.
Check your address in Walker
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Grand Rapids'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
- Grandville100 lead + galv. lines
- Wyomingno lead reported
- East Grand Rapids19,430 lead + galv. lines
- Hudsonvilleno lead reported
- Kentwoodno lead reported
- Rockford401 lead + galv. lines
- Zeeland300 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Walker, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Grand Rapids, which serves Walker, reported 19,430 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 394 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Walker?
EPA's service area maps place most of Walker in Grand Rapids's service area (PWSID MI0002790). Plainfield Township also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Walker home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Grand Rapids'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 Walker 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 Grand Rapids whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.