Illinois · population 8,350
Lead pipes in Jerseyville, IL
36 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Jerseyville (population 8,350) gets its water from IL American-Jerseyville. That system reported 2 lead and 34 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,271, with 1,760 more of unknown material.
0.8% of IL American-Jerseyville's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.8%
- Unknown 41%
- Non-lead 58%
Latest lead test for IL American-Jerseyville (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): 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 IL American-Jerseyville.
Water systems serving Jerseyville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL American-JerseyvilleMain system | 2 | 34 | 1,760 | 0.8% |
| Jersey RWCServes 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 Jerseyville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on IL American-Jerseyville'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
- Godfrey514 lead + galv. lines
- Alton514 lead + galv. lines
- East Alton381 unknown
- Bethaltono lead reported
- Wood Riverno lead reported
- White Hall85 lead + galv. lines
- Hartford299 unknown
- Roxana378 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Jerseyville, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. IL American-Jerseyville, which serves Jerseyville, reported 2 lead and 34 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,760 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Jerseyville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Jerseyville in IL American-Jerseyville's service area (PWSID IL0830250). Jersey RWC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Jerseyville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on IL American-Jerseyville'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 Jerseyville 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-Jerseyville whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.