Lead Pipe Map

Illinois · population 4,647

Lead pipes in Flora, IL

196 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Flora (population 4,647) gets its water from Flora. That system reported 0 lead and 196 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,614, with 36 more of unknown material.

7.5% of Flora's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
196Galvanized, replace
36Unknown material
2,382Non-lead

Latest lead test for Flora (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 Flora.

Water systems serving Flora

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
FloraMain system0196367.5%
Clay County Water INCServes nearby areas0000%

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 Flora

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

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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 Flora, IL have lead pipes?

Yes. Flora, which serves Flora, reported 0 lead and 196 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 36 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Flora?

EPA's service area maps place most of Flora in Flora's service area (PWSID IL0250100). Clay County Water INC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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