Illinois · population 1,347
Lead pipes in Greenup, IL
107 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Greenup (population 1,347) gets its water from Greenup. That system reported 0 lead and 107 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 859, with 0 more of unknown material.
12% of Greenup's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 12%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 88%
Latest lead test for Greenup (Jul 2025–Dec 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Greenup.
Water systems serving Greenup
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GreenupMain system | 0 | 107 | 0 | 12% |
| Ej Water CooperativeServes 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 Greenup
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Greenup'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
- Toledono lead reported
- Casey459 unknown
- Neoga10 lead + galv. lines
- Charleston1 lead + galv. lines
- Newtonno lead reported
- Teutopolisno lead reported
- Oblongno lead reported
- Effinghamno lead reported
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Questions
Does Greenup, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Greenup, which serves Greenup, reported 0 lead and 107 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Greenup?
EPA's service area maps place most of Greenup in Greenup's service area (PWSID IL0350050). Ej Water Cooperative also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Greenup home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Greenup'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 Greenup 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 Greenup whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.