Lead in Drinking Water
Lead is a naturally occurring metal that can be harmful to human health. There is no safe level of lead exposure. Fetuses, infants, and young children are especially vulnerable.
The City’s drinking water is lead-free when it leaves the water filtration plant and as it moves through the water system. Lead can enter the water after it reaches your home, usually from household plumbing or a lead water service line. Before 1950, many water service lines were made of lead.
Taking Action
We take measures at the water filtration plant to limit your exposure to lead. We treat the water to prevent lead particles from breaking off a lead water service line or your home’s plumbing. We also test the drinking water for lead at various homes throughout the city every year.
The State of Michigan requires the city to replace all lead service lines by 2041. Typically, this occurs during scheduled road work so that we can replace lead lines more efficiently.
Contact the Grand Rapids Water System
Phone
311 or 616-456-3000
Fax
616-456-4466
Email
water@grcity.us
Location
City Hall
300 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
