Lead pipes in Shiawassee County, Michigan
How many lead pipes are in Shiawassee County, MI?
Water systems based in Shiawassee County reported 2,243 lead service lines, 1,958 galvanized lines that need replacing and 21 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Owosso has the most, with 3,759 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 Shiawassee County
- Owosso: No charge to residents over 20 years.
Every Shiawassee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owosso City of Owosso | 1,950 | 1,809 | 13 | Free, utility schedules |
| Durand City of Durand | 293 | 10 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Perry City of Perry | 0 | 137 | 8 | Not confirmed |
| New Lothrop Village of New Lothrop | 0 | 2 | 0 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Shiawassee County, MI?
Water systems based in Shiawassee County reported 2,243 lead service lines, 1,958 galvanized lines that need replacing and 21 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Owosso has the most, with 3,759 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Shiawassee County?
It depends on your water utility. Michigan has the strongest lead line rule in the country. We have confirmed programs for 1 Shiawassee 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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