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Lead pipes in Ottawa County, Michigan

How many lead pipes are in Ottawa County, MI?

Water systems based in Ottawa County reported 4,603 lead service lines, 2,868 galvanized lines that need replacing and 215 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Holland has the most, with 3,196 lead and galvanized lines.

Lead lines4,603
Galvanized (replace)2,868
Unknown material215
Water systems6
Lead and galvanized lines by water system in Ottawa County
Holland3,196Grand Haven Township1,538Grand Haven1,538Spring Lake891Zeeland300Coopersville8

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 Ottawa County

Every Ottawa 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
Holland
Holland Board of Public Works
1,7281,468202Free, utility schedules
Grand Haven Township
Grand Haven Township
1,4221160Not confirmed
Grand Haven
Grand Haven
1,4221160Not confirmed
Spring Lake
Spring Lake
089113Not confirmed
Zeeland
Zeeland Board of Public Works
312690Not confirmed
Coopersville
Coopersville
080Not confirmed

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Common questions

How many lead pipes are in Ottawa County, MI?

Water systems based in Ottawa County reported 4,603 lead service lines, 2,868 galvanized lines that need replacing and 215 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Holland has the most, with 3,196 lead and galvanized lines.

Who pays to replace lead service lines in Ottawa County?

It depends on your water utility. Michigan has the strongest lead line rule in the country. We have confirmed programs for 1 Ottawa 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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