Lead pipes in Calhoun County, Michigan
How many lead pipes are in Calhoun County, MI?
Water systems based in Calhoun County reported 4,276 lead service lines, 353 galvanized lines that need replacing and 7,250 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Battle Creek has the most, with 3,781 lead and galvanized lines.
Free replacement program confirmed
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.
Confirmed programs in Calhoun County
- Battle Creek: Replaced with neighborhood main projects.
Every Calhoun 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 system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek Battle Creek - Verona System | 3,614 | 167 | 7,066 | Free, utility schedules |
| Albion Albion | 609 | 18 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Athens Athens | 0 | 127 | 7 | Not confirmed |
| Marshall Marshall | 53 | 30 | 177 | Not confirmed |
| Emmett Township Emmett Township | 0 | 7 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Pennfield Twp-convis/verona Pennfield Twp-Convis/Verona | 0 | 2 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Pennfield Township Pennfield Township | 0 | 2 | 0 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Calhoun County, MI?
Water systems based in Calhoun County reported 4,276 lead service lines, 353 galvanized lines that need replacing and 7,250 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Battle Creek has the most, with 3,781 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Calhoun County?
It depends on your water utility. Michigan has the strongest lead line rule in the country. We have confirmed programs for 1 Calhoun County utility, listed on this page.
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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