Illinois · population 10,772
Lead pipes in Manhattan, IL
No lead lines reported
Most of Manhattan (population 10,772) gets its water from Manhattan, which reported 3,567 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Manhattan'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 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Manhattan (2025): 1.6 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Manhattan.
Water systems serving Manhattan
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ManhattanMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Aqua Illinois-WillowbrookAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 1 | 131 | 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 Manhattan
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Manhattan'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
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Questions
Does Manhattan, IL have lead pipes?
Manhattan, which serves Manhattan, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Manhattan?
EPA's service area maps place most of Manhattan in Manhattan's service area (PWSID IL1970550). Aqua Illinois-Willowbrook also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Manhattan home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Manhattan'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 Manhattan 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 Manhattan whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.