Lead Pipe Map

Illinois · population 17,361

Lead pipes in Charleston, IL

1 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Charleston (population 17,361) gets its water from Charleston. That system reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 7,195, with 5,702 more of unknown material.

<0.1% of Charleston's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
1Galvanized, replace
5,702Unknown material
1,492Non-lead

Latest lead test for Charleston (Jul 2025–Dec 2025): 3 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, 1 still open for Charleston.

Water systems serving Charleston

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
CharlestonMain system015,702<0.1%
Eastern Illinois UniversityAlso serves parts of the city0000%

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 Charleston

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

Find the official inventory mapCharleston 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 Charleston, IL have lead pipes?

Yes. Charleston, which serves Charleston, reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,702 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Charleston?

EPA's service area maps place most of Charleston in Charleston's service area (PWSID IL0290100). Eastern Illinois University also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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