Illinois · population 26,715
Lead pipes in Edwardsville, IL
1,118 lines still unidentified
Most of Edwardsville (population 26,715) gets its water from Edwardsville. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,118 of 9,247 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Edwardsville'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 12%
- Non-lead 88%
Latest lead test for Edwardsville (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 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 Edwardsville.
Water systems serving Edwardsville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EdwardsvilleMain system | 0 | 0 | 1,118 | 0% |
| Glen CarbonServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 65 | 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 Edwardsville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Edwardsville'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
- Glen Carbon65 unknown
- Roxana378 lead + galv. lines
- South Roxana9 lead + galv. lines
- Maryvilleno lead reported
- Hartford299 unknown
- Pontoon Beach827 lead + galv. lines
- Troyno lead reported
- Wood Riverno lead reported
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Questions
Does Edwardsville, IL have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Edwardsville still lists 1,118 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Edwardsville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Edwardsville in Edwardsville's service area (PWSID IL1190250). Glen Carbon also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Edwardsville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Edwardsville'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 Edwardsville 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 Edwardsville whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.