Illinois · population 22,024
Lead pipes in East Peoria, IL
214 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of East Peoria (population 22,024) gets its water from East Peoria. That system reported 162 lead and 52 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 8,241, with 4 more of unknown material.
2.6% of East Peoria's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 2.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown <0.1%
- Non-lead 97%
Latest lead test for East Peoria (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 7 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 East Peoria.
Water systems serving East Peoria
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East PeoriaMain system | 162 | 52 | 4 | 2.6% |
| North Tazewell PWDAlso 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 East Peoria
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on East Peoria'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
- Creve Coeurno lead reported
- Marquette Heightsno lead reported
- Peoria Heights411 lead + galv. lines
- West Peoriano lead reported
- Morton27 lead + galv. lines
- North Pekinno lead reported
- Washingtonno lead reported
- Bartonville11,442 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does East Peoria, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. East Peoria, which serves East Peoria, reported 162 lead and 52 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to East Peoria?
EPA's service area maps place most of East Peoria in East Peoria's service area (PWSID IL1790200). North Tazewell PWD also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my East Peoria home has a lead service line?
Search your address on East Peoria'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 East Peoria 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 East Peoria whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.