Illinois · population 25,325
Lead pipes in Belvidere, IL
877 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Belvidere (population 25,325) gets its water from Belvidere. That system reported 247 lead and 630 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 7,780, with 3,348 more of unknown material.
11% of Belvidere's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 3.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 8.1%
- Unknown 43%
- Non-lead 46%
Latest lead test for Belvidere (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): 1.8 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 Belvidere.
Water systems serving Belvidere
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BelvidereMain system | 247 | 630 | 3,348 | 11% |
| Cherry ValleyServes nearby areas | 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 Belvidere
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Belvidere'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
- Cherry Valleyno lead reported
- Poplar Groveno lead reported
- Loves Parkno lead reported
- Rockford15,328 lead + galv. lines
- Machesney Parkno lead reported
- Roscoeno lead reported
- Marengo37 lead + galv. lines
- Rockton144 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Belvidere, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Belvidere, which serves Belvidere, reported 247 lead and 630 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,348 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Belvidere?
EPA's service area maps place most of Belvidere in Belvidere's service area (PWSID IL0070050). Cherry Valley also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Belvidere home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Belvidere'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 Belvidere 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 Belvidere whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.