Michigan · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Allegan County, MI
8 community water systems serving Allegan County reported 982 lead and 1,968 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1 of unknown material. The most are in Otsego.
40% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Michigan average (9.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 13%
- Galvanized (replace) 27%
- Unknown <0.1%
- Non-lead 60%
Water systems serving Allegan County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OtsegoOtsego | 41 | 1,065 | 0 | 71% |
| AlleganAllegan | 631 | 433 | 1 | 62% |
| WaylandWayland | 206 | 399 | 0 | 50% |
| FennvilleFennville | 104 | 71 | 0 | 26% |
| Kalamazoo Lake Sewer & Water AuthorityAllegan County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| PlainwellPlainwell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lake DosterAllegan County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Otsego TownshipAllegan County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Allegan County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Allegan County reported 982 lead and 1,968 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1 of unknown material.
Which Allegan County water systems have the most lead lines?
Otsego (1,106), Allegan (1,064), Wayland (605).
How do I check my home in Allegan County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.