Illinois · population 21,168
Lead pipes in Geneva, IL
533 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Geneva (population 21,168) gets its water from Geneva. That system reported 448 lead and 85 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 8,504, with 89 more of unknown material.
6.3% of Geneva's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 5.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.0%
- Unknown 1.0%
- Non-lead 93%
Latest lead test for Geneva (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 5.4 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 Geneva.
Water systems serving Geneva
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GenevaMain system | 448 | 85 | 89 | 6.3% |
| St CharlesServes nearby areas | 812 | 114 | 3,703 | 7.1% |
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 Geneva
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Geneva'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
- Batavia385 lead + galv. lines
- St. Charles926 lead + galv. lines
- North Aurora225 lead + galv. lines
- West Chicago780 lead + galv. lines
- Wayne926 lead + galv. lines
- Campton Hills378 unknown
- South Elgin5 unknown
- Warrenvilleno lead reported
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Questions
Does Geneva, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Geneva, which serves Geneva, reported 448 lead and 85 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 89 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Geneva?
EPA's service area maps place most of Geneva in Geneva's service area (PWSID IL0890350). St Charles also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Geneva home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Geneva'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 Geneva 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 Geneva whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.