Michigan · 22 community water systems
Lead pipes in Saginaw County, MI
22 community water systems serving Saginaw County reported 6,337 lead and 148 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,134 of unknown material. The most are in City of Saginaw.
9.0% 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 8.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 3.0%
- Non-lead 88%
Water systems serving Saginaw County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of SaginawSaginaw | 6,317 | 0 | 736 | 24% |
| Village of St. CharlesSaginaw County | 0 | 75 | 10 | 7.9% |
| ParkwoodSaginaw County | 0 | 62 | 0 | 56% |
| Village of ChesaningSaginaw County | 20 | 8 | 652 | 2.5% |
| Carrollton TownshipSaginaw County | 0 | 3 | 736 | 0.1% |
| Saginaw Charter TownshipSaginaw County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Thomas TownshipSaginaw County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Bridgeport TownshipSaginaw County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Tittabawassee TownshipSaginaw County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Buena Vista TownshipSaginaw County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of FrankenmuthFrankenmuth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Kochville TownshipSaginaw County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Blumfield-Reese Water Auth.Saginaw County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Spaulding TownshipSaginaw County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Birch Run TownshipSaginaw County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Taymouth TownshipSaginaw County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| James TownshipSaginaw County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Swan Creek TownshipSaginaw County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Hemlock/Richland TownshipSaginaw County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Village of Birch RunSaginaw County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of ZilwaukeeSaginaw | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Frankenmuth TownshipSaginaw 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 Saginaw County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Saginaw County reported 6,337 lead and 148 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,134 of unknown material.
Which Saginaw County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Saginaw (6,317), Village of St. Charles (75), Parkwood (62).
How do I check my home in Saginaw 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.