Michigan · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Marquette County, MI
9 community water systems serving Marquette County reported 129 lead and 138 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,812 of unknown material. The most are in Ishpeming TWP - West.
1.9% 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 0.9%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.0%
- Unknown 28%
- Non-lead 71%
Water systems serving Marquette County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishpeming TWP - WestMarquette County | 126 | 6 | 68 | 14% |
| Forsyth TownshipGwinn | 0 | 104 | 123 | 13% |
| NegauneeNegaunee | 0 | 16 | 700 | 0.9% |
| IshpemingIshpeming | 0 | 7 | 2,198 | 0.3% |
| Republic TownshipRepublic | 0 | 5 | 69 | 1.5% |
| K I SawyerMarquette County | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.4% |
| MarquetteMarquette | 0 | 0 | 543 | 0% |
| Tilden TownshipNational Mine | 0 | 0 | 111 | 0% |
| Marquette TownshipMarquette 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 Marquette County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Marquette County reported 129 lead and 138 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,812 of unknown material.
Which Marquette County water systems have the most lead lines?
Ishpeming TWP - West (132), Forsyth Township (104), Negaunee (16).
How do I check my home in Marquette 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.