Michigan · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Kalamazoo County, MI
6 community water systems serving Kalamazoo County reported 4,740 lead and 589 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material. The most are in Kalamazoo.
8.2% 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 7.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.9%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 92%
Water systems serving Kalamazoo County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KalamazooKalamazoo | 4,328 | 286 | 0 | 9.8% |
| VicksburgVicksburg | 272 | 74 | 0 | 22% |
| SchoolcraftKalamazoo County | 121 | 194 | 0 | 49% |
| GalesburgGalesburg | 9 | 23 | 0 | 4.0% |
| AugustaAugusta | 10 | 12 | 0 | 5.7% |
| PortagePortage | 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 Kalamazoo County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Kalamazoo County reported 4,740 lead and 589 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Which Kalamazoo County water systems have the most lead lines?
Kalamazoo (4,614), Vicksburg (346), Schoolcraft (315).
How do I check my home in Kalamazoo 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.