Michigan · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Isabella County, MI
5 community water systems serving Isabella County reported 1 lead and 67 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 695 of unknown material. The most are in Mount Pleasant.
0.8% 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) 0.8%
- Unknown 8.3%
- Non-lead 91%
Water systems serving Isabella County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount PleasantMount Pleasant | 1 | 35 | 138 | 0.6% |
| Village of ShepherdIsabella County | 0 | 32 | 0 | 5.4% |
| Union TownshipIsabella County | 0 | 0 | 371 | 0% |
| Broomfield ValleyIsabella County | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0% |
| Lake Isabella Water Dist. #1Isabella County | 0 | 0 | 86 | 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 Isabella County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Isabella County reported 1 lead and 67 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 695 of unknown material.
Which Isabella County water systems have the most lead lines?
Mount Pleasant (36), Village of Shepherd (32).
How do I check my home in Isabella 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.