Michigan · 20 community water systems
Lead pipes in Berrien County, MI
20 community water systems serving Berrien County reported 2,692 lead and 1,753 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 10,830 of unknown material. The most are in St Joseph.
9.5% 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 5.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.7%
- Unknown 23%
- Non-lead 67%
Water systems serving Berrien County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St JosephSt Joseph | 1,566 | 259 | 361 | 46% |
| WatervlietWatervliet | 11 | 624 | 301 | 66% |
| BuchananBuchanan | 132 | 426 | 0 | 31% |
| Berrien SpringsBerrien Springs | 132 | 377 | 0 | 65% |
| NilesNiles | 414 | 8 | 969 | 7.5% |
| Oronoko TownshipBerrien County | 400 | 0 | 0 | 66% |
| Benton Charter TownshipBerrien County | 33 | 7 | 71 | 1.5% |
| Southwest Michigan Regional Sanitary SewBerrien County | 2 | 18 | 7,864 | 0.1% |
| Three OaksBerrien County | 2 | 14 | 744 | 1.9% |
| ColomaColoma | 0 | 10 | 238 | 1.4% |
| BarodaBerrien County | 0 | 6 | 282 | 1.7% |
| New Buffalo TownshipBerrien County | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.3% |
| Benton HarborBenton Harbor | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lake Charter TownshipBerrien County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Andrews UniversityBerrien County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Chikaming TownshipBerrien County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Niles TownshipBerrien County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| BridgmanBridgman | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| New BuffaloNew Buffalo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Coloma Charter TownshipColoma | 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 Berrien County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Berrien County reported 2,692 lead and 1,753 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 10,830 of unknown material.
Which Berrien County water systems have the most lead lines?
St Joseph (1,825), Watervliet (635), Buchanan (558).
How do I check my home in Berrien 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.