Lead Pipe Map

Illinois · population 5,582

Lead pipes in Carlinville, IL

101 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Carlinville (population 5,582) gets its water from Carlinville. That system reported 3 lead and 98 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,882, with 558 more of unknown material.

3.5% of Carlinville's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).

3Lead
98Galvanized, replace
558Unknown material
2,223Non-lead

Latest lead test for Carlinville (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): not detected 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 Carlinville.

Water systems serving Carlinville

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
CarlinvilleMain system3985583.5%
Central Macoupin County RWDServes nearby areas000–

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 Carlinville

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Carlinville'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 Carlinville, IL have lead pipes?

Yes. Carlinville, which serves Carlinville, reported 3 lead and 98 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 558 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Carlinville?

EPA's service area maps place most of Carlinville in Carlinville's service area (PWSID IL1170150). Central Macoupin County RWD also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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