Michigan · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Jackson County, MI
7 community water systems serving Jackson County reported 7,840 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,602 of unknown material. The most are in Jackson.
30% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Michigan average (9.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 30%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 14%
- Non-lead 56%
Water systems serving Jackson County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JacksonJackson | 7,840 | 1 | 3,360 | 63% |
| Grass LakeGrass Lake | 0 | 0 | 242 | 0% |
| Summit TownshipJackson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Blackman TownshipJackson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Leoni TownshipMichigan Center | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| BrooklynBrooklyn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| ConcordConcord | 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 Jackson County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Jackson County reported 7,840 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,602 of unknown material.
Which Jackson County water systems have the most lead lines?
Jackson (7,841).
How do I check my home in Jackson 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.