Michigan · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Montcalm County, MI
8 community water systems serving Montcalm County reported 411 lead and 2,121 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 631 of unknown material. The most are in Greenville.
42% 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 6.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 35%
- Unknown 11%
- Non-lead 47%
Water systems serving Montcalm County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GreenvilleGreenville | 20 | 1,627 | 0 | 54% |
| Howard CityHoward City | 334 | 0 | 0 | 54% |
| StantonStanton | 3 | 288 | 0 | 58% |
| Carson CityCarson City | 33 | 85 | 213 | 22% |
| LakeviewLakeview | 20 | 88 | 0 | 24% |
| SheridanSheridan | 0 | 29 | 0 | 10% |
| EdmoreEdmore | 1 | 4 | 418 | 0.9% |
| Montcalm Community CollegeMontcalm County | 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 Montcalm County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Montcalm County reported 411 lead and 2,121 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 631 of unknown material.
Which Montcalm County water systems have the most lead lines?
Greenville (1,647), Howard City (334), Stanton (291).
How do I check my home in Montcalm 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.