Illinois · population 13,047
Lead pipes in Lincoln, IL
134 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Lincoln (population 13,047) gets its water from IL American-Lincoln. That system reported 5 lead and 129 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,442, with 2,455 more of unknown material.
2.1% of IL American-Lincoln'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) 2.0%
- Unknown 38%
- Non-lead 60%
Latest lead test for IL American-Lincoln (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 IL American-Lincoln.
Water systems serving Lincoln
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL American-LincolnMain system | 5 | 129 | 2,455 | 2.1% |
| Logan Correctional CenterAlso serves parts of the city | 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 Lincoln
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on IL American-Lincoln'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
- Mount Pulaski172 lead + galv. lines
- Shermanno lead reported
- Rivertonno lead reported
- Forsythno lead reported
- Grandview1 lead + galv. lines
- Tremontno lead reported
- Petersburg41 lead + galv. lines
- Harristownno lead reported
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Questions
Does Lincoln, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. IL American-Lincoln, which serves Lincoln, reported 5 lead and 129 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,455 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lincoln?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lincoln in IL American-Lincoln's service area (PWSID IL1075030). Logan Correctional Center also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lincoln home has a lead service line?
Search your address on IL American-Lincoln'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 Lincoln 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-Lincoln whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.