Michigan · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Houghton County, MI
10 community water systems serving Houghton County reported 79 lead and 51 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,909 of unknown material. The most are in Osceola Township.
1.3% 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) 0.5%
- Unknown 18%
- Non-lead 80%
Water systems serving Houghton County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osceola TownshipDollar Bay | 71 | 11 | 146 | 19% |
| Torch Lake TownshipHoughton County | 0 | 40 | 158 | 14% |
| Upper Michigan Water CompanyHoughton County | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0.3% |
| LauriumHoughton County | 0 | 0 | 474 | 0% |
| Lake LindenLake Linden | 0 | 0 | 435 | 0% |
| HancockHancock | 0 | 0 | 412 | 0% |
| Portage TownshipHoughton County | 0 | 0 | 269 | 0% |
| CalumetCalumet | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0% |
| HoughtonHoughton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Adams TownshipPainesdale | 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 Houghton County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Houghton County reported 79 lead and 51 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,909 of unknown material.
Which Houghton County water systems have the most lead lines?
Osceola Township (82), Torch Lake Township (40), Upper Michigan Water Company (8).
How do I check my home in Houghton 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.