Michigan · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Ionia County, MI
7 community water systems serving Ionia County reported 160 lead and 697 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,325 of unknown material. The most are in Portland.
10% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Michigan average (9.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.9%
- Galvanized (replace) 8.4%
- Unknown 28%
- Non-lead 62%
Water systems serving Ionia County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PortlandPortland | 0 | 359 | 268 | 21% |
| BeldingBelding | 160 | 195 | 0 | 19% |
| IoniaIonia | 0 | 139 | 1,850 | 5.0% |
| MuirMuir | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1.4% |
| SaranacSaranac | 0 | 0 | 143 | 0% |
| PewamoPewamo | 0 | 0 | 64 | 0% |
| Lake OdessaLake Odessa | 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 Ionia County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Ionia County reported 160 lead and 697 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,325 of unknown material.
Which Ionia County water systems have the most lead lines?
Portland (359), Belding (355), Ionia (139).
How do I check my home in Ionia 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.