Lead pipes in Montcalm County, Michigan
How many lead pipes are in Montcalm County, MI?
Water systems based in Montcalm County reported 411 lead service lines, 2,121 galvanized lines that need replacing and 631 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Greenville has the most, with 1,647 lead and galvanized lines.
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 Montcalm 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville Greenville | 20 | 1,627 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Howard City Howard City | 334 | 0 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Stanton Stanton | 3 | 288 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Carson City Carson City | 33 | 85 | 213 | Not confirmed |
| Lakeview Lakeview | 20 | 88 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Sheridan Sheridan | 0 | 29 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Edmore Edmore | 1 | 4 | 418 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Montcalm County, MI?
Water systems based in Montcalm County reported 411 lead service lines, 2,121 galvanized lines that need replacing and 631 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Greenville has the most, with 1,647 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Montcalm 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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