Michigan · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Grand Traverse County, MI
7 community water systems serving Grand Traverse County reported 2 lead and 350 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,239 of unknown material. The most are in Traverse City.
2.3% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Michigan average (9.8%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.3%
- Unknown 8.3%
- Non-lead 89%
Water systems serving Grand Traverse County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse CityTraverse City | 2 | 350 | 1,239 | 5.1% |
| Garfield Charter TownshipGrand Traverse County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| East Bay Charter TownshipGrand Traverse County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Blair TownshipGrand Traverse County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Peninsula TownshipGrand Traverse County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Village of KingsleyKingsley | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Kings Court Mobile Home ParkGrand Traverse 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 Grand Traverse County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Grand Traverse County reported 2 lead and 350 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,239 of unknown material.
Which Grand Traverse County water systems have the most lead lines?
Traverse City (352).
How do I check my home in Grand Traverse 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.