Illinois · population 2,915
Lead pipes in Arcola, IL
No lead lines reported
Most of Arcola (population 2,915) gets its water from Arcola, which reported 1,485 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Arcola'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 Arcola (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 1 health-based for Arcola.
Water systems serving Arcola
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ArcolaMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| West Prairie Water CompanyServes nearby areas | 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 Arcola
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Arcola'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
- Villa Grove42 lead + galv. lines
- Charleston1 lead + galv. lines
- Sullivanno lead reported
- Tolono2 lead + galv. lines
- Windsorno lead reported
- Philo47 lead + galv. lines
- Bethanyno lead reported
- Savoy1,728 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Arcola, IL have lead pipes?
Arcola, which serves Arcola, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Arcola?
EPA's service area maps place most of Arcola in Arcola's service area (PWSID IL0410050). West Prairie Water Company also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Arcola home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Arcola'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 Arcola 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 Arcola whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.