Lead Pipe Map

Illinois · population 1,941

Lead pipes in Mount Olive, IL

335 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Mount Olive (population 1,941) gets its water from Mount Olive. That system reported 324 lead and 11 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,102, with 0 more of unknown material.

30% of Mount Olive's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

324Lead
11Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
767Non-lead

Latest lead test for Mount Olive (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 9.9 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists 5 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 1 still open for Mount Olive.

Water systems serving Mount Olive

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Mount OliveMain system32411030%
Kaho Public Water DistrictServes nearby areas00560%

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 Mount Olive

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Mount Olive's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapMount Olive details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Mount Olive, IL have lead pipes?

Yes. Mount Olive, which serves Mount Olive, reported 324 lead and 11 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Mount Olive?

EPA's service area maps place most of Mount Olive in Mount Olive's service area (PWSID IL1170700). Kaho Public Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Mount Olive home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Mount Olive'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 Mount Olive 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 Mount Olive whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.