Michigan · 3 community water systems
Lead pipes in Luce County, MI
3 community water systems serving Luce County reported 90 lead and 715 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 64 of unknown material. The most are in Newberry Water & Light.
72% 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 8.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 64%
- Unknown 5.7%
- Non-lead 23%
Water systems serving Luce County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newberry Water & LightNewberry | 90 | 715 | 0 | 93% |
| Pentland TownshipLuce County | 0 | 0 | 64 | 0% |
| Newberry Correctional FacilityLuce 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 Luce County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Luce County reported 90 lead and 715 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 64 of unknown material.
Which Luce County water systems have the most lead lines?
Newberry Water & Light (805).
How do I check my home in Luce 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.