Michigan · 17 community water systems
Lead pipes in Genesee County, MI
17 community water systems serving Genesee County reported 785 lead and 595 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,594 of unknown material. The most are in City of Flint.
1.4% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Michigan average (9.8%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 4.8%
- Non-lead 94%
Water systems serving Genesee County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of FlintFlint | 722 | 120 | 3,283 | 2.3% |
| City of FentonFenton | 0 | 302 | 183 | 7.6% |
| City of Mount MorrisMount Morris | 63 | 59 | 149 | 11% |
| City of ClioClio | 0 | 109 | 381 | 13% |
| City of FlushingFlushing | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0.2% |
| North Morris EstatesGenesee County | 0 | 0 | 596 | 0% |
| Argentine Care CenterGenesee County | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Genesee County Water SystemGenesee County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of BurtonBurton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Charter Township of Grand BlancGenesee County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Beecher Metropolitan DistrictGenesee County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Genesee TownshipGenesee County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of Grand BlancGrand Blanc | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of Swartz CreekSwartz Creek | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of DavisonDavison | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of LindenLinden | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of MontroseMontrose | 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 Genesee County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Genesee County reported 785 lead and 595 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,594 of unknown material.
Which Genesee County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Flint (842), City of Fenton (302), City of Mount Morris (122).
How do I check my home in Genesee 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.