Lead Pipe Map

Illinois · population 1,067

Lead pipes in Central, IL

62 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Central (population 1,067) gets its water from Centralia. That system reported 42 lead and 20 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 7,400, with 3,536 more of unknown material.

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

42Lead
20Galvanized, replace
3,536Unknown material
3,802Non-lead

Latest lead test for Centralia (2025): 2.8 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 Centralia.

Water systems serving Central

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
CentraliaMain system42203,5360.8%

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 Central

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

Find the official inventory mapCentralia details

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.

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 Central, IL have lead pipes?

Yes. Centralia, which serves Central, reported 42 lead and 20 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,536 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Central?

EPA's service area maps place most of Central in Centralia's service area (PWSID IL1214220).

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

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