Illinois · population 9,793
Lead pipes in Peru, IL
178 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Peru (population 9,793) gets its water from Peru. That system reported 165 lead and 13 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,916, with 2,784 more of unknown material.
3.6% of Peru's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 3.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 57%
- Non-lead 40%
Latest lead test for Peru (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 Peru.
Water systems serving Peru
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PeruMain system | 165 | 13 | 2,784 | 3.6% |
| La SalleServes nearby areas | 146 | 53 | 3,214 | 4.8% |
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 Peru
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Peru'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
- LaSalle199 lead + galv. lines
- Spring Valley1 lead + galv. lines
- Ladd50 lead + galv. lines
- North Utica22 lead + galv. lines
- Streator162 lead + galv. lines
- Sheridanno lead reported
- Somonaukno lead reported
- Planono lead reported
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Questions
Does Peru, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Peru, which serves Peru, reported 165 lead and 13 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,784 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Peru?
EPA's service area maps place most of Peru in Peru's service area (PWSID IL0990850). La Salle also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Peru home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Peru'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 Peru 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 Peru whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.