Illinois · population 1,152
Lead pipes in Hartford, IL
299 lines still unidentified
Most of Hartford (population 1,152) gets its water from Hartford. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 299 of 590 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Hartford'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 51%
- Non-lead 49%
Latest lead test for Hartford (Jul 2025–Dec 2025): not detected 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 Hartford.
Water systems serving Hartford
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HartfordMain system | 0 | 0 | 299 | 0% |
| South RoxanaServes nearby areas | 3 | 6 | 285 | 1.1% |
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 Hartford
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Hartford'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
- South Roxana9 lead + galv. lines
- Roxana378 lead + galv. lines
- Wood Riverno lead reported
- East Alton381 unknown
- Edwardsville1,118 unknown
- Granite827 lead + galv. lines
- Bethaltono lead reported
- Pontoon Beach827 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Hartford, IL have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Hartford still lists 299 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Hartford?
EPA's service area maps place most of Hartford in Hartford's service area (PWSID IL1190500). South Roxana also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Hartford home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Hartford'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 Hartford 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 Hartford whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.