Illinois · population 5,034
Lead pipes in Pana, IL
1,491 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Pana (population 5,034) gets its water from Pana. That system reported 1,485 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,561, with 4 more of unknown material.
58% of Pana's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 58%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 0.2%
- Non-lead 42%
Latest lead test for Pana (Jul 2025–Dec 2025): 2.6 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 Pana.
Water systems serving Pana
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PanaMain system | 1,485 | 6 | 4 | 58% |
| Ej Water CooperativeAlso 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 Pana
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Pana'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
- Nokomisno lead reported
- Shelbyville405 lead + galv. lines
- Moweaqua217 lead + galv. lines
- Taylorville241 lead + galv. lines
- Hillsborono lead reported
- Bethanyno lead reported
- Windsorno lead reported
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Questions
Does Pana, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Pana, which serves Pana, reported 1,485 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Pana?
EPA's service area maps place most of Pana in Pana's service area (PWSID IL0210500). Ej Water Cooperative also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Pana home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Pana'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 Pana 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 Pana whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.