Michigan · 15 community water systems
Lead pipes in Ottawa County, MI
15 community water systems serving Ottawa County reported 4,603 lead and 2,868 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 215 of unknown material. The most are in Holland Board of Public Works.
9.9% 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 6.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.8%
- Unknown 0.3%
- Non-lead 90%
Water systems serving Ottawa County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Board of Public WorksHolland | 1,728 | 1,468 | 202 | 18% |
| Grand Haven TownshipOttawa County | 1,422 | 116 | 0 | 32% |
| Grand HavenGrand Haven | 1,422 | 116 | 0 | 32% |
| Spring LakeSpring Lake | 0 | 891 | 13 | 71% |
| Zeeland Board of Public WorksZeeland | 31 | 269 | 0 | 12% |
| CoopersvilleCoopersville | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0.6% |
| Georgetown TownshipJenison | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Holland Township ConsolidatedOttawa County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Allendale TownshipAllendale | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Spring Lake TownshipOttawa County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| HudsonvilleHudsonville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Jamestown TownshipJamestown | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| FerrysburgFerrysburg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| West Olive EstatesOttawa County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Crockery TownshipNunica | 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 Ottawa County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Ottawa County reported 4,603 lead and 2,868 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 215 of unknown material.
Which Ottawa County water systems have the most lead lines?
Holland Board of Public Works (3,196), Grand Haven Township (1,538), Grand Haven (1,538).
How do I check my home in Ottawa 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.