Michigan · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Ingham County, MI
10 community water systems serving Ingham County reported 952 lead and 74 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,341 of unknown material. The most are in City of Mason.
1.2% 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 1.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 6.1%
- Non-lead 93%
Water systems serving Ingham County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of MasonMason | 415 | 0 | 0 | 16% |
| Village of StockbridgeStockbridge | 354 | 4 | 0 | 68% |
| City of East LansingEast Lansing | 105 | 63 | 4,971 | 2.0% |
| City of LeslieLeslie | 78 | 0 | 0 | 11% |
| Village of WebbervilleWebberville | 0 | 7 | 370 | 1.5% |
| Lansing Board of Water & LightLansing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Meridian TownshipIngham County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Michigan State UniversityIngham County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lansing TownshipIngham County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of WilliamstonWilliamston | 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 Ingham County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Ingham County reported 952 lead and 74 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,341 of unknown material.
Which Ingham County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Mason (415), Village of Stockbridge (358), City of East Lansing (168).
How do I check my home in Ingham 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.