Illinois · population 1,082
Lead pipes in Colchester, IL
No lead lines reported
Most of Colchester (population 1,082) gets its water from Colchester, which reported 822 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Colchester'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Colchester (2025): 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 Colchester.
Water systems serving Colchester
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ColchesterMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| West Prairie Water CO-OPAlso serves parts of the city | 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 Colchester
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Colchester'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
- La Harpe3 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Sterlingno lead reported
- Galesburgno lead reported
- Farmington10 lead + galv. lines
- Quincy5,256 lead + galv. lines
- Hanna11,442 lead + galv. lines
- Jacksonville3,916 lead + galv. lines
- Petersburg41 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Colchester, IL have lead pipes?
Colchester, which serves Colchester, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Colchester?
EPA's service area maps place most of Colchester in Colchester's service area (PWSID IL1090200). West Prairie Water CO-OP also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Colchester home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Colchester'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 Colchester 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 Colchester whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.