Illinois · population 17,557
Lead pipes in Morton, IL
27 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Morton (population 17,557) gets its water from Morton. That system reported 0 lead and 27 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,480, with 26 more of unknown material.
0.4% of Morton'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) 0.4%
- Unknown 0.4%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for Morton (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): not detected 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 Morton.
Water systems serving Morton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MortonMain system | 0 | 27 | 26 | 0.4% |
| East PeoriaServes nearby areas | 162 | 52 | 4 | 2.6% |
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 Morton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Morton'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
- East Peoria214 lead + galv. lines
- Tremontno lead reported
- Washingtonno lead reported
- Marquette Heightsno lead reported
- Creve Coeurno lead reported
- North Pekinno lead reported
- Pekin2,520 lead + galv. lines
- Bartonville11,442 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Morton, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Morton, which serves Morton, reported 0 lead and 27 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 26 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Morton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Morton in Morton's service area (PWSID IL1790500). East Peoria also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Morton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Morton'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 Morton 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 Morton whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.