Lead Line Grants

Lead pipes in Oceana County, Michigan

How many lead pipes are in Oceana County, MI?

Water systems based in Oceana County reported 607 lead service lines, 653 galvanized lines that need replacing and 133 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Hart has the most, with 688 lead and galvanized lines.

Lead lines607
Galvanized (replace)653
Unknown material133
Water systems3
Lead and galvanized lines by water system in Oceana County
Hart688Shelby346Pentwater226

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 Oceana 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
Hart
Hart
4382500Not confirmed
Shelby
Shelby
572890Not confirmed
Pentwater
Pentwater
112114133Not confirmed

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Common questions

How many lead pipes are in Oceana County, MI?

Water systems based in Oceana County reported 607 lead service lines, 653 galvanized lines that need replacing and 133 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Hart has the most, with 688 lead and galvanized lines.

Who pays to replace lead service lines in Oceana 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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