Michigan · population 3,130
Lead pipes in Whitehall, MI
561 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Whitehall (population 3,130) gets its water from Whitehall. That system reported 248 lead and 313 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,392, with 0 more of unknown material.
40% of Whitehall'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 18%
- Galvanized (replace) 22%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 60%
Latest lead test for Whitehall (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 2 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 Whitehall.
Water systems serving Whitehall
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WhitehallMain system | 248 | 313 | 0 | 40% |
| MontagueServes nearby areas | 71 | 184 | 0 | 23% |
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 Whitehall
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Whitehall'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
- Montague255 lead + galv. lines
- North Muskegon1,153 lead + galv. lines
- Muskegon10,367 lead + galv. lines
- Roosevelt Park331 lead + galv. lines
- Muskegon Heights4,035 lead + galv. lines
- Norton Shores194 lead + galv. lines
- Fruitportno lead reported
- Ferrysburgno lead reported
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Questions
Does Whitehall, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Whitehall, which serves Whitehall, reported 248 lead and 313 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Whitehall?
EPA's service area maps place most of Whitehall in Whitehall's service area (PWSID MI0007100). Montague also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Whitehall home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Whitehall'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 Whitehall 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 Whitehall whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.