Illinois · population 53,304
Lead pipes in Normal, IL
30 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Normal (population 53,304) gets its water from Normal. That system reported 2 lead and 28 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 18,145, with 4 more of unknown material.
0.2% of Normal's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown <0.1%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Normal (2026): 3.7 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 Normal.
Water systems serving Normal
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NormalMain system | 2 | 28 | 4 | 0.2% |
| Illinois State University-NormalAlso serves parts of the city | 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 Normal
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Normal'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
- Bloomington5,531 lead + galv. lines
- Hudsonno lead reported
- Eureka76 lead + galv. lines
- Morton27 lead + galv. lines
- Tremontno lead reported
- Washingtonno lead reported
- Germantown Hillsno lead reported
- East Peoria214 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Normal, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Normal, which serves Normal, reported 2 lead and 28 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Normal?
EPA's service area maps place most of Normal in Normal's service area (PWSID IL1130900). Illinois State University-Normal also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Normal home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Normal'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 Normal 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 Normal whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.