Illinois · population 11,787
Lead pipes in Centralia, IL
62 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Centralia (population 11,787) 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%).
- Lead 0.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 48%
- Non-lead 51%
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 Centralia
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CentraliaMain system | 42 | 20 | 3,536 | 0.8% |
| Centralia Correctional SiteAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| WamacServes 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 Centralia
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.
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
- Central62 lead + galv. lines
- Sandovalno lead reported
- Salemno lead reported
- Carlyle25 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Vernonno lead reported
- Nashvilleno lead reported
- Germantownno lead reported
- Avistonno lead reported
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Questions
Does Centralia, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Centralia, which serves Centralia, reported 42 lead and 20 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,536 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Centralia?
EPA's service area maps place most of Centralia in Centralia's service area (PWSID IL1214220). Centralia Correctional Site, Wamac also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Centralia 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 Centralia 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.