Illinois · population 4,228
Lead pipes in Peotone, IL
37 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Peotone (population 4,228) gets its water from Aqua Illinois-Peotone. That system reported 30 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,678, with 612 more of unknown material.
2.2% of Aqua Illinois-Peotone's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 36%
- Non-lead 61%
Latest lead test for Aqua Illinois-Peotone (Jul 2025–Dec 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 Aqua Illinois-Peotone.
Water systems serving Peotone
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Illinois-PeotoneMain system | 30 | 7 | 612 | 2.2% |
| Pheasant Lake Estates MHPAlso 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 Peotone
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Aqua Illinois-Peotone'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
- Manteno2,206 lead + galv. lines
- Monee123 unknown
- University Park12 lead + galv. lines
- Beecher1 lead + galv. lines
- Grant Park2,206 lead + galv. lines
- Richton Park262 lead + galv. lines
- Bourbonnais2,206 lead + galv. lines
- Manhattanno lead reported
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Questions
Does Peotone, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Aqua Illinois-Peotone, which serves Peotone, reported 30 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 612 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Peotone?
EPA's service area maps place most of Peotone in Aqua Illinois-Peotone's service area (PWSID IL1970750). Pheasant Lake Estates MHP also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Peotone home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Aqua Illinois-Peotone'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 Peotone 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 Aqua Illinois-Peotone whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.