Illinois · population 5,514
Lead pipes in Genoa, IL
175 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Genoa (population 5,514) gets its water from Genoa. That system reported 175 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,061, with 18 more of unknown material.
8.5% of Genoa's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 8.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0.9%
- Non-lead 91%
Latest lead test for Genoa (2026): 6.3 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 Genoa.
Water systems serving Genoa
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 Genoa
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Genoa'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
- Sycamore5 lead + galv. lines
- Hampshire23 lead + galv. lines
- Cortlandno lead reported
- DeKalb192 lead + galv. lines
- Marengo37 lead + galv. lines
- Maple Park257 unknown
- Pingree Groveno lead reported
- Huntley14 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Genoa, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Genoa, which serves Genoa, reported 175 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 18 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Genoa?
EPA's service area maps place most of Genoa in Genoa's service area (PWSID IL0370150). Kingston also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Genoa home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Genoa'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 Genoa 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 Genoa whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.