Lead Pipe Map

Illinois · population 1,407

Lead pipes in Benld, IL

6 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Benld (population 1,407) gets its water from Benld. That system reported 6 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 765, with 8 more of unknown material.

0.8% of Benld's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

6Lead
0Galvanized, replace
8Unknown material
751Non-lead

Latest lead test for Benld (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 0.1 ppb 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, 2 still open for Benld.

Water systems serving Benld

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
BenldMain system6080.8%
SawyervilleServes nearby areas001290%

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 Benld

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Benld's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

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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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Benld, IL have lead pipes?

Yes. Benld, which serves Benld, reported 6 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Benld?

EPA's service area maps place most of Benld in Benld's service area (PWSID IL1170050). Sawyerville also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Benld home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Benld'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 Benld 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 Benld whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.