Illinois · population 3,208
Lead pipes in Carlyle, IL
25 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Carlyle (population 3,208) gets its water from Carlyle. That system reported 25 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,691, with 0 more of unknown material.
1.5% of Carlyle's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for Carlyle (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 11 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Carlyle.
Water systems serving Carlyle
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CarlyleMain system | 25 | 0 | 0 | 1.5% |
| Carlyle Southwest PWDAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Hoffman Rural Water CompanyAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Carlyle North Water Company, INC.Serves 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 Carlyle
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Carlyle'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
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Questions
Does Carlyle, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Carlyle, which serves Carlyle, reported 25 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Carlyle?
EPA's service area maps place most of Carlyle in Carlyle's service area (PWSID IL0270300). Carlyle Southwest PWD, Hoffman Rural Water Company, Carlyle North Water Company, INC. also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Carlyle home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Carlyle'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 Carlyle 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 Carlyle whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.