Michigan · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Huron County, MI
9 community water systems serving Huron County reported 2 lead and 33 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,567 of unknown material. The most are in Village of Ubly.
0.5% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.5%
- Unknown 24%
- Non-lead 75%
Water systems serving Huron County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village of UblyHuron County | 0 | 14 | 325 | 3.3% |
| City of Harbor BeachHarbor Beach | 0 | 9 | 656 | 1.1% |
| Bad AxeBad Axe | 0 | 9 | 586 | 0.9% |
| Village of PigeonHuron County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.3% |
| Village of ElktonHuron County | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.3% |
| Caseville TownshipHuron County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sebewaing Light & WaterHuron County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Port Hope-Gore-Rubicon U. A.Huron County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Port Austin Area Sewer & WaterHuron 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 Huron County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Huron County reported 2 lead and 33 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,567 of unknown material.
Which Huron County water systems have the most lead lines?
Village of Ubly (14), City of Harbor Beach (9), Bad Axe (9).
How do I check my home in Huron 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.