Lead pipes in Muskegon County, Michigan
How many lead pipes are in Muskegon County, MI?
Water systems based in Muskegon County reported 12,866 lead service lines, 4,030 galvanized lines that need replacing and 0 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Muskegon has the most, with 10,367 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 Muskegon County
- Muskegon: City projects under Michigan's utility-pays rule.
- Muskegon Heights: Street-by-street, state-funded.
Every Muskegon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon Muskegon | 7,631 | 2,736 | 0 | Free, utility schedules |
| Muskegon Heights Muskegon Heights | 3,940 | 95 | 0 | Free, utility schedules |
| North Muskegon North Muskegon | 692 | 461 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Whitehall Whitehall | 248 | 313 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Roosevelt Park Roosevelt Park | 224 | 107 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Montague Montague | 71 | 184 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Norton Shores Norton Shores | 60 | 134 | 0 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Muskegon County, MI?
Water systems based in Muskegon County reported 12,866 lead service lines, 4,030 galvanized lines that need replacing and 0 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Muskegon has the most, with 10,367 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Muskegon County?
It depends on your water utility. Michigan has the strongest lead line rule in the country. We have confirmed programs for 2 Muskegon County utilities, 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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