Illinois · population 7,937
Lead pipes in Harrisburg, IL
1,975 lines still unidentified
Most of Harrisburg (population 7,937) gets its water from Harrisburg. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,975 of 2,359 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Harrisburg'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 84%
- Non-lead 16%
Latest lead test for Harrisburg (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Harrisburg.
Water systems serving Harrisburg
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HarrisburgMain system | 0 | 0 | 1,975 | 0% |
| Liberty-Ledford PWDServes 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 Harrisburg
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Harrisburg'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
- Carrier Millsno lead reported
- Eldorado570 unknown
- Norrisno lead reported
- Marionno lead reported
- Johnston51 lead + galv. lines
- McLeansboro1 lead + galv. lines
- Gorevilleno lead reported
- Benton3,756 unknown
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Questions
Does Harrisburg, IL have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Harrisburg still lists 1,975 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Harrisburg?
EPA's service area maps place most of Harrisburg in Harrisburg's service area (PWSID IL1650200). Liberty-Ledford PWD also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Harrisburg home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Harrisburg'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 Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.