Michigan · 17 community water systems
Lead pipes in Bay County, MI
17 community water systems serving Bay County reported 3,394 lead and 908 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 429 of unknown material. The most are in City of Bay City.
11% of these systems' 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 8.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.3%
- Unknown 1.1%
- Non-lead 88%
Water systems serving Bay County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Bay CityBay City | 3,323 | 879 | 0 | 30% |
| Hampton TownshipBay County | 48 | 10 | 0 | 1.6% |
| Bangor TownshipBay County | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0.5% |
| Bay Co. Dept of Water & SewerBay County | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0.5% |
| City of PinconningPinconning | 2 | 0 | 429 | 0.3% |
| Williams TownshipBay County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Monitor TownshipBay County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Frankenlust TownshipBay County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of EssexvilleEssexville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Kawkawlin TownshipBay County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Bangor-Monitor Metro DistrictBay County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| AuburnAuburn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Kawkawlin Metro Dist Water SupBay County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Pinconning TownshipBay County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Merritt TownshipBay County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Fraser TownshipBay County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Beaver TownshipBay City | 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 Bay County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Bay County reported 3,394 lead and 908 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 429 of unknown material.
Which Bay County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Bay City (4,202), Hampton Township (58), Bangor Township (24).
How do I check my home in Bay 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.