Michigan · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Van Buren County, MI
9 community water systems serving Van Buren County reported 802 lead and 914 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,258 of unknown material. The most are in Hartford.
16% 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 7.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 8.3%
- Unknown 29%
- Non-lead 55%
Water systems serving Van Buren County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HartfordHartford | 283 | 340 | 0 | 69% |
| DecaturDecatur | 285 | 178 | 0 | 67% |
| LawtonLawton | 201 | 81 | 192 | 54% |
| South Haven Area Water & Sewer AuthoritySouth Haven | 31 | 203 | 1,860 | 4.6% |
| BangorBangor | 2 | 56 | 617 | 7.5% |
| Paw PawPaw Paw | 0 | 56 | 208 | 4.9% |
| LawrenceLawrence | 0 | 0 | 381 | 0% |
| MattawanMattawan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Covert TownshipVan Buren 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 Van Buren County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Van Buren County reported 802 lead and 914 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,258 of unknown material.
Which Van Buren County water systems have the most lead lines?
Hartford (623), Decatur (463), Lawton (282).
How do I check my home in Van Buren 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.