Illinois · population 17,610
Lead pipes in Godfrey, IL
514 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Godfrey (population 17,610) gets its water from IL American-Alton. That system reported 140 lead and 374 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 22,013, with 7,995 more of unknown material.
2.3% of IL American-Alton'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 0.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.7%
- Unknown 36%
- Non-lead 61%
Latest lead test for IL American-Alton (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): 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 IL American-Alton.
Water systems serving Godfrey
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL American-AltonMain system | 140 | 374 | 7,995 | 2.3% |
| BrightonServes nearby areas | 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 Godfrey
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on IL American-Alton'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
- Alton514 lead + galv. lines
- East Alton381 unknown
- Wood Riverno lead reported
- Bethaltono lead reported
- Hartford299 unknown
- Jerseyville36 lead + galv. lines
- Roxana378 lead + galv. lines
- South Roxana9 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Godfrey, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. IL American-Alton, which serves Godfrey, reported 140 lead and 374 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,995 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Godfrey?
EPA's service area maps place most of Godfrey in IL American-Alton's service area (PWSID IL1195150). Brighton also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Godfrey home has a lead service line?
Search your address on IL American-Alton'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 Godfrey 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 IL American-Alton whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.