Michigan · population 5,637
Lead pipes in Zeeland, MI
300 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Zeeland (population 5,637) gets its water from Zeeland Board of Public Works. That system reported 31 lead and 269 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,469, with 0 more of unknown material.
12% of Zeeland Board of Public Works's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Michigan average (9.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 11%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 88%
Latest lead test for Zeeland Board of Public Works (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 0.1 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 Zeeland Board of Public Works.
Water systems serving Zeeland
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeeland Board of Public WorksMain system | 31 | 269 | 0 | 12% |
| Holland Township ConsolidatedServes 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 Zeeland
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Zeeland Board of Public Works'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
- Holland3,196 lead + galv. lines
- Hudsonvilleno lead reported
- Grandville100 lead + galv. lines
- Douglasno lead reported
- Wyomingno lead reported
- Walker19,430 lead + galv. lines
- Grand Haven1,538 lead + galv. lines
- Spring Lakeno lead reported
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Questions
Does Zeeland, MI have lead pipes?
Yes. Zeeland Board of Public Works, which serves Zeeland, reported 31 lead and 269 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Zeeland?
EPA's service area maps place most of Zeeland in Zeeland Board of Public Works's service area (PWSID MI0007270). Holland Township Consolidated also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Zeeland home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Zeeland Board of Public Works'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 Zeeland 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 Zeeland Board of Public Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.