Illinois · population 1,724
Lead pipes in Moweaqua, IL
217 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Moweaqua (population 1,724) gets its water from Moweaqua. That system reported 9 lead and 208 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 941, with 0 more of unknown material.
23% of Moweaqua's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 22%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 77%
Latest lead test for Moweaqua (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): 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 Moweaqua.
Water systems serving Moweaqua
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MoweaquaMain system | 9 | 208 | 0 | 23% |
| Ej Water CooperativeServes nearby areas | 0 | 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 Moweaqua
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Moweaqua'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
- Assumption108 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Zionno lead reported
- Bethanyno lead reported
- Harristownno lead reported
- Long Creekno lead reported
- Taylorville241 lead + galv. lines
- Pana1,491 lead + galv. lines
- Shelbyville405 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Moweaqua, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Moweaqua, which serves Moweaqua, reported 9 lead and 208 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Moweaqua?
EPA's service area maps place most of Moweaqua in Moweaqua's service area (PWSID IL1730200). Ej Water Cooperative also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Moweaqua home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Moweaqua'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 Moweaqua 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 Moweaqua whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.