Illinois · population 8,864
Lead pipes in Hampshire, IL
23 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Hampshire (population 8,864) gets its water from Hampshire. That system reported 16 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,555, with 23 more of unknown material.
0.6% of Hampshire's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 0.6%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for Hampshire (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): 3.3 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 Hampshire.
Water systems serving Hampshire
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HampshireMain system | 16 | 7 | 23 | 0.6% |
| Pingree GroveAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| HuntleyServes nearby areas | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0.1% |
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 Hampshire
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Hampshire'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
- Pingree Groveno lead reported
- Huntley14 lead + galv. lines
- Gilbertsno lead reported
- West Dundee426 lead + galv. lines
- Lakewoodno lead reported
- Algonquinno lead reported
- Genoa175 lead + galv. lines
- Sleepy Hollowno lead reported
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Questions
Does Hampshire, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Hampshire, which serves Hampshire, reported 16 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 23 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Hampshire?
EPA's service area maps place most of Hampshire in Hampshire's service area (PWSID IL0890450). Pingree Grove, Huntley also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Hampshire home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Hampshire'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 Hampshire 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 Hampshire whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.