HIGHLAND TOWNSHIP Lead Service Line Inventory
Highland Township serves about 3,837 people in Michigan. Like many water systems across the US, the utility has been working to identify and track lead service lines—the pipes that may connect your home to the public water supply.
What we know about lead service lines in Highland Township
As of now, Highland Township has not completed a public inventory of lead service lines. This means the utility has not yet published a count of how many lead lines exist in its service area, or provided details about which neighborhoods are affected.
Lead service lines are a concern because water can dissolve small amounts of lead as it travels through these older pipes, especially in homes built before 1986. The good news: lead in drinking water is preventable through simple steps (see below).
How to find out if you have a lead service line
Contact Highland Township directly. Call or email the utility to ask:
- Does my address have a lead service line?
- Has the utility started testing water at homes?
- Are there any advisories for my area?
You can also request a copy of the utility's lead service line inventory or replacement plan, if one exists.
Check your home's age and pipe material. If your house was built before the 1950s, lead lines were common. If it was built between the 1950s and 1986, it's possible but less likely. Records at your county assessor's office or a licensed plumber can sometimes confirm what material connects your home.
If you're concerned about lead in your water
Get your water tested. A simple test costs $20–50 and tells you whether lead is present at your tap. Contact your local health department or visit the EPA's water testing locator.
Use a filter. NSF-certified filters designed for lead removal work quickly and are inexpensive. Boiling water does not remove lead.
For health questions, consult your pediatrician or the CDC—especially if you have young children or are pregnant.
Next steps for residents
- Contact Highland Township to ask about your address and request the inventory status.
- Get your water tested if you live in a home built before 1986.
- Use a certified lead filter while awaiting test results or long-term solutions.
- Check with your utility about replacement programs or funding that may help cover the cost of replacing a lead line if you have one.
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does Highland Township have lead service lines?
Highland Township has not yet published a complete inventory of lead service lines. Contact the utility directly to ask if your specific address is affected and to request updates on their inventory progress.
How do I know if my house has a lead service line?
Call Highland Township and provide your address. You can also check your home's age (pre-1950s homes are highest risk) and hire a plumber to inspect the pipe material entering your home.
Is the water safe to drink right now?
The safest way to know is to get your water tested by a certified lab. In the meantime, a lead-removal filter at your kitchen tap provides protection. For health concerns, contact your doctor or the CDC.
What is a lead service line and why does it matter?
A lead service line is the pipe connecting your home to the public water main. Lead can leach into drinking water, especially in older pipes. Replacing it is the permanent fix, but filters and simple steps can reduce exposure now.