Efforts to replace all of Jackson’s lead service lines continue in 2025. Last year, the City of Jackson saw lead line replacements accelerate with replacements at 379 properties. That’s a big increase over 2023, when just 115 lines were swapped out.
Another milestone was achieved in 2024, with the City surpassing more than 1,000 lines replaced since this work began in 2018. Progress is steadily being made toward replacing the 10,334 lines left to go. Replacements are conducted through street construction projects and the Department of Public Works (DPW).
The DPW urges residents to work with crews when contacted so lines can be replaced as soon as possible. The replacements do not bring any extra cost because they are funded through water/sewer rates and federal funds.
The City is replacing lines to comply with State of Michigan guidelines and this activity not does indicate a broad issue with lead in Jackson’s drinking water. A service line is the pipe that gets water from the water main underneath the street to your home’s plumbing.
Learn more about lead service line replacement efforts from the City website.