Illinois · population 5,802
Lead pipes in Peoria Heights, IL
411 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Peoria Heights (population 5,802) gets its water from Peoria Heights. That system reported 226 lead and 185 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,836, with 1,375 more of unknown material.
14% of Peoria Heights's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 8.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 6.5%
- Unknown 48%
- Non-lead 37%
Latest lead test for Peoria Heights (Jul 2025–Dec 2025): 4.3 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 Peoria Heights.
Water systems serving Peoria Heights
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria HeightsMain system | 226 | 185 | 1,375 | 14% |
| IL American-PeoriaServes nearby areas | 11,000 | 442 | 24,303 | 18% |
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 Peoria Heights
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Peoria Heights'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
- Peoria11,442 lead + galv. lines
- West Peoriano lead reported
- East Peoria214 lead + galv. lines
- Germantown Hillsno lead reported
- Bellevue11,442 lead + galv. lines
- Washingtonno lead reported
- Creve Coeurno lead reported
- Bartonville11,442 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Peoria Heights, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Peoria Heights, which serves Peoria Heights, reported 226 lead and 185 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,375 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Peoria Heights?
EPA's service area maps place most of Peoria Heights in Peoria Heights's service area (PWSID IL1434750). IL American-Peoria also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Peoria Heights home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Peoria Heights'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 Peoria Heights 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 Peoria Heights whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.