Lead Line Grants

Lead pipes in Allegan County, Michigan

How many lead pipes are in Allegan County, MI?

Water systems based in Allegan County reported 982 lead service lines, 1,968 galvanized lines that need replacing and 1 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Otsego has the most, with 1,106 lead and galvanized lines.

Lead lines982
Galvanized (replace)1,968
Unknown material1
Water systems4
Lead and galvanized lines by water system in Allegan County
Otsego1,106Allegan1,064Wayland605Fennville175

Who pays in Michigan

Michigan has the strongest lead line rule in the country. Since the 2018 revision after the Flint crisis, water suppliers must replace all lead service lines, including the part on private property, by 2041, and they pay for it from system revenue rather than billing the owner directly. Partial replacements are banned except in emergencies. Water suppliers challenged the rule, and the Michigan Court of Claims upheld it in 2019.

Every Allegan County water system with lead lines

Systems are grouped by the county EPA lists as their main service area. Some serve towns in neighboring counties too.

Water systemLeadGalv.UnknownProgram
Otsego
Otsego
411,0650Not confirmed
Allegan
Allegan
6314331Not confirmed
Wayland
Wayland
2063990Not confirmed
Fennville
Fennville
104710Not confirmed

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Common questions

How many lead pipes are in Allegan County, MI?

Water systems based in Allegan County reported 982 lead service lines, 1,968 galvanized lines that need replacing and 1 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Otsego has the most, with 1,106 lead and galvanized lines.

Who pays to replace lead service lines in Allegan County?

It depends on your water utility. Michigan has the strongest lead line rule in the country. We have not confirmed a homeowner program for a utility in this county yet, so ask your utility before you hire a contractor.

How do I find out if my house has a lead service line?

Look up your address on your water utility's service line inventory map, or check the pipe where it enters your home: lead is dull gray, soft, scratches to shiny silver, and a magnet won't stick. See our step-by-step guide.

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