Illinois · population 1,868
Lead pipes in Albion, IL
No lead lines reported
Most of Albion (population 1,868) gets its water from Albion, which reported 1,541 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Albion's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Albion (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): 2 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Albion.
Water systems serving Albion
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AlbionMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Ellery Water CorpAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Albion
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Albion's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Fairfieldno lead reported
- Olneyno lead reported
- Bridgeportno lead reported
- Flora196 lead + galv. lines
- Norrisno lead reported
- Lawrenceville134 lead + galv. lines
- McLeansboro1 lead + galv. lines
- Louisvilleno lead reported
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Questions
Does Albion, IL have lead pipes?
Albion, which serves Albion, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Albion?
EPA's service area maps place most of Albion in Albion's service area (PWSID IL0470050). Ellery Water Corp also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Albion home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Albion's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Albion be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Albion whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.