Illinois · population 5,033
Lead pipes in Milan, IL
16 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Milan (population 5,033) gets its water from Milan. That system reported 16 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,006, with 517 more of unknown material.
0.8% of Milan's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 26%
- Non-lead 73%
Latest lead test for Milan (Jul 2025–Dec 2025): 7.2 ppb 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 Milan.
Water systems serving Milan
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MilanMain system | 16 | 0 | 517 | 0.8% |
| Rock IslandServes nearby areas | 207 | 0 | 9,258 | 1.7% |
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 Milan
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Milan'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
- Rock Island207 lead + galv. lines
- Moline4,732 lead + galv. lines
- Andalusia144 unknown
- Carbon Cliffno lead reported
- Colonano lead reported
- Galesburgno lead reported
- Prophetstown965 unknown
- Thomson55 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Milan, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Milan, which serves Milan, reported 16 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 517 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Milan?
EPA's service area maps place most of Milan in Milan's service area (PWSID IL1610400). Rock Island also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Milan home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Milan'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 Milan 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 Milan whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.