Michigan · 16 community water systems
Lead pipes in Kent County, MI
16 community water systems serving Kent County reported 19,858 lead and 657 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,301 of unknown material. The most are in Grand Rapids.
13% 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 12%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 1.4%
- Non-lead 86%
Water systems serving Kent County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand RapidsGrand Rapids | 19,430 | 0 | 394 | 24% |
| East Grand RapidsEast Grand Rapids | 375 | 58 | 1,285 | 11% |
| RockfordRockford | 44 | 357 | 0 | 16% |
| GrandvilleGrandville | 0 | 100 | 0 | 1.8% |
| LowellLowell | 9 | 86 | 387 | 6.8% |
| SpartaSparta | 0 | 56 | 49 | 3.4% |
| Glenwood EstatesKent County | 0 | 0 | 186 | 0% |
| WyomingWyoming | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Plainfield TownshipKent County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Byron-Gaines Utility AuthorityByron Center | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| KentwoodKentwood | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Ada TownshipAda | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Caledonia TownshipCaledonia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lake Bella VistaKent County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Cedar SpringsCedar Springs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lowell TownshipKent County | 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 Kent County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Kent County reported 19,858 lead and 657 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,301 of unknown material.
Which Kent County water systems have the most lead lines?
Grand Rapids (19,430), East Grand Rapids (433), Rockford (401).
How do I check my home in Kent 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.