Illinois · population 2,156
Lead pipes in Petersburg, IL
41 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Petersburg (population 2,156) gets its water from Petersburg. That system reported 0 lead and 41 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,929, with 97 more of unknown material.
2.1% of Petersburg'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) 2.1%
- Unknown 5.0%
- Non-lead 93%
Latest lead test for Petersburg (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 Petersburg.
Water systems serving Petersburg
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PetersburgMain system | 0 | 41 | 97 | 2.1% |
| Menard Rural Water CoopAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 229 | 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 Petersburg
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Petersburg'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
- Shermanno lead reported
- Grandview1 lead + galv. lines
- Leland Grove2,252 lead + galv. lines
- Springfield2,252 lead + galv. lines
- Jeromeno lead reported
- Rivertonno lead reported
- New Berlinno lead reported
- Southern View2,252 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Petersburg, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Petersburg, which serves Petersburg, reported 0 lead and 41 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 97 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Petersburg?
EPA's service area maps place most of Petersburg in Petersburg's service area (PWSID IL1290200). Menard Rural Water Coop also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Petersburg home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Petersburg'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 Petersburg 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 Petersburg whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.