Lead Line Grants

Lead pipes in Eaton County, Michigan

How many lead pipes are in Eaton County, MI?

Water systems based in Eaton County reported 1,489 lead service lines, 479 galvanized lines that need replacing and 871 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Eaton Rapids has the most, with 1,469 lead and galvanized lines.

Lead lines1,489
Galvanized (replace)479
Unknown material871
Water systems5
Lead and galvanized lines by water system in Eaton County
Eaton Rapids1,469Charlotte472Grand Ledge14Bellevue10Olivet3

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 Eaton 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
Eaton Rapids
City of Eaton Rapids
1,4690446Not confirmed
Charlotte
City of Charlotte
13459425Not confirmed
Grand Ledge
City of Grand Ledge
4100Not confirmed
Bellevue
Village of Bellevue
370Not confirmed
Olivet
City of Olivet
030Not confirmed

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Common questions

How many lead pipes are in Eaton County, MI?

Water systems based in Eaton County reported 1,489 lead service lines, 479 galvanized lines that need replacing and 871 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Eaton Rapids has the most, with 1,469 lead and galvanized lines.

Who pays to replace lead service lines in Eaton 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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