Michigan · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Iron County, MI
9 community water systems serving Iron County reported 40 lead and 61 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 692 of unknown material. The most are in Crystal Falls.
2.1% 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) 1.3%
- Unknown 15%
- Non-lead 83%
Water systems serving Iron County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal FallsCrystal Falls | 0 | 38 | 0 | 4.3% |
| GaastraGaastra | 7 | 14 | 44 | 12% |
| Crystal Falls Township - LindIron County | 15 | 0 | 83 | 2.7% |
| Crystal Falls TWP - TownlineIron County | 15 | 0 | 83 | 2.7% |
| AlphaAlpha | 3 | 9 | 18 | 9.5% |
| Stambaugh Township-West BruleIron County | 0 | 0 | 260 | 0% |
| Stambaugh Township-Indian LakeIron County | 0 | 0 | 104 | 0% |
| Stambaugh TWP - Hagerman LakeIron County | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0% |
| Iron RiverIron River | 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 Iron County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Iron County reported 40 lead and 61 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 692 of unknown material.
Which Iron County water systems have the most lead lines?
Crystal Falls (38), Gaastra (21), Crystal Falls Township - Lind (15).
How do I check my home in Iron 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.