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.
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
- Holland: Scheduled with water projects.
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 system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Holland Board of Public Works | 1,728 | 1,468 | 202 | Free, utility schedules |
| Grand Haven Township Grand Haven Township | 1,422 | 116 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Grand Haven Grand Haven | 1,422 | 116 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Spring Lake Spring Lake | 0 | 891 | 13 | Not confirmed |
| Zeeland Zeeland Board of Public Works | 31 | 269 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Coopersville Coopersville | 0 | 8 | 0 | Not confirmed |
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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