Michigan · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Gogebic County, MI
6 community water systems serving Gogebic County reported 119 lead and 204 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,092 of unknown material. The most are in Ironwood.
5.3% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Michigan average (9.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 2.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.4%
- Unknown 18%
- Non-lead 77%
Water systems serving Gogebic County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IronwoodIronwood | 25 | 144 | 664 | 5.6% |
| BessemerBessemer | 47 | 0 | 46 | 4.5% |
| Watersmeet TownshipWatersmeet | 0 | 31 | 127 | 14% |
| Bessemer TownshipGogebic County | 30 | 0 | 242 | 7.3% |
| Ironwood TownshipGogebic County | 0 | 27 | 10 | 7.1% |
| WakefieldWakefield | 17 | 2 | 3 | 1.9% |
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 Gogebic County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Gogebic County reported 119 lead and 204 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,092 of unknown material.
Which Gogebic County water systems have the most lead lines?
Ironwood (169), Bessemer (47), Watersmeet Township (31).
How do I check my home in Gogebic 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.