Illinois · population 1,903
Lead pipes in Bellevue, IL
11,442 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Bellevue (population 1,903) gets its water from IL American-Peoria. That system reported 11,000 lead and 442 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 64,085, with 24,303 more of unknown material.
18% of IL American-Peoria's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 17%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 38%
- Non-lead 44%
Latest lead test for IL American-Peoria (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 11 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 IL American-Peoria.
Water systems serving Bellevue
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL American-PeoriaMain system | 11,000 | 442 | 24,303 | 18% |
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 Bellevue
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on IL American-Peoria'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
- West Peoriano lead reported
- Bartonville11,442 lead + galv. lines
- Creve Coeurno lead reported
- Peoria11,442 lead + galv. lines
- North Pekinno lead reported
- Marquette Heightsno lead reported
- Peoria Heights411 lead + galv. lines
- Hanna11,442 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Bellevue, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. IL American-Peoria, which serves Bellevue, reported 11,000 lead and 442 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 24,303 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Bellevue?
EPA's service area maps place most of Bellevue in IL American-Peoria's service area (PWSID IL1435030).
How do I check whether my Bellevue home has a lead service line?
Search your address on IL American-Peoria'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 Bellevue 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 IL American-Peoria whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.