HOLLAND TOWNSHIP CONSOLIDATED Water System Lead Service Line Inventory
Your Water System's Lead Status
HOLLAND TOWNSHIP CONSOLIDATED serves about 26,100 residents in Michigan. The utility draws water from surface sources (lakes or rivers).
Current inventory status: The water system has not yet completed or published a lead service line inventory. This means the utility either hasn't finished documenting how many lead pipes connect homes to the main water line, or hasn't made that data publicly available.
What This Means for Your Home
Lead service lines are the pipes buried underground that carry water from the street main into your house. If your home was built before 1986, there's a higher likelihood your service line contains lead—but the only way to know for certain is testing or a records check.
Without a public inventory, you cannot look up your address in a database. Instead, you'll need to:
- Contact HOLLAND TOWNSHIP CONSOLIDATED directly and ask about your service line. Provide your address. Ask if they have records showing the material (lead, copper, galvanized steel, or plastic).
- Request a free or low-cost water test if you're concerned. The utility may offer one, or your county health department can recommend testing labs.
- Check your home's age and records. Homes built before 1986 are at higher risk, though lead lines exist in homes of all ages.
If you have young children or are pregnant, the CDC recommends testing your water for lead. Lead exposure in early childhood can affect development—a pediatrician or your local health department can advise next steps based on your situation.
What the Utility Is Doing
Under federal law, water systems must inventory lead service lines and share results with the public. HOLLAND TOWNSHIP CONSOLIDATED is required to complete this work and publish findings. The timeline and progress may vary by state and utility size.
Ask your utility for:
- An expected completion date for the inventory
- Any interim reports or pilot programs
- Information on lead line replacement programs or funding
Next Steps for Residents
- Contact HOLLAND TOWNSHIP CONSOLIDATED with your address and ask about your service line material.
- Request a water quality test to check for lead in your home's water.
- Check your home's age using property records—homes built before 1986 carry higher risk.
- Follow up with the utility on inventory publication timeline if they haven't released results yet.
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
How do I know if my water pipes have lead?
The only certain ways are to ask your water utility for service line records or have the pipe tested. If your home was built before 1986, lead pipes are more common. You can also have your water tested for lead content, which is separate from pipe material.
Is it safe to drink water from a lead service line?
It depends on lead levels in your water. Testing is the only way to know. If lead is present, you can use a filter certified for lead removal, use bottled water for drinking and cooking, or flush your taps before use—though long-term replacement is the safest solution.
Who pays to replace a lead service line?
Cost-sharing varies by utility and state. Some utilities cover the full cost, others split it with homeowners, and some homeowners pay the full amount. Contact HOLLAND TOWNSHIP CONSOLIDATED to ask about their replacement program and any available assistance.
What should I do if I'm pregnant or have young kids?
The CDC recommends testing your water for lead if you have young children or are pregnant. Talk to your pediatrician or OB-GYN about your specific situation and whether testing or precautions make sense for your home.