Illinois · population 8,431
Lead pipes in Olney, IL
No lead lines reported
Most of Olney (population 8,431) gets its water from Olney, which reported 4,425 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Olney'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%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Olney (2025): 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 Olney.
Water systems serving Olney
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OlneyMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Ej Water CooperativeAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| West Liberty-Dundas Water DistrictServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 100 | 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 Olney
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Olney'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
- Bridgeportno lead reported
- Newtonno lead reported
- Oblongno lead reported
- Lawrenceville134 lead + galv. lines
- Flora196 lead + galv. lines
- Louisvilleno lead reported
- Albionno lead reported
- Robinsonno lead reported
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Questions
Does Olney, IL have lead pipes?
Olney, which serves Olney, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Olney?
EPA's service area maps place most of Olney in Olney's service area (PWSID IL1590200). Ej Water Cooperative, West Liberty-Dundas Water District also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Olney home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Olney'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 Olney 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 Olney whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.