Illinois · population 5,189
Lead pipes in Eureka, IL
76 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Eureka (population 5,189) gets its water from Eureka. That system reported 0 lead and 76 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,148, with 212 more of unknown material.
3.5% of Eureka'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 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.5%
- Unknown 9.9%
- Non-lead 87%
Latest lead test for Eureka (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): 2.5 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 Eureka.
Water systems serving Eureka
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EurekaMain system | 0 | 76 | 212 | 3.5% |
| Caterpillar Trail 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 Eureka
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Eureka'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
- Washingtonno lead reported
- Germantown Hillsno lead reported
- Morton27 lead + galv. lines
- East Peoria214 lead + galv. lines
- Peoria Heights411 lead + galv. lines
- Hudsonno lead reported
- Tremontno lead reported
- Creve Coeurno lead reported
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Questions
Does Eureka, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Eureka, which serves Eureka, reported 0 lead and 76 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 212 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Eureka?
EPA's service area maps place most of Eureka in Eureka's service area (PWSID IL2030200). Caterpillar Trail PWD also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Eureka home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Eureka'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 Eureka 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 Eureka whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.