Illinois · population 1,385
Lead pipes in Philo, IL
47 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Philo (population 1,385) gets its water from Aqua Illinois-Philo. That system reported 0 lead and 47 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 613, with 299 more of unknown material.
7.7% of Aqua Illinois-Philo's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 7.7%
- Unknown 49%
- Non-lead 44%
Latest lead test for Aqua Illinois-Philo (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): 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-Philo.
Water systems serving Philo
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Illinois-PhiloMain system | 0 | 47 | 299 | 7.7% |
| IL American-ChampaignServes nearby areas | 5 | 1,723 | 14,962 | 2.8% |
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 Philo
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Aqua Illinois-Philo'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
- Sidney1,728 lead + galv. lines
- Tolono2 lead + galv. lines
- Savoy1,728 lead + galv. lines
- Urbana1,728 lead + galv. lines
- Villa Grove42 lead + galv. lines
- Champaign1,728 lead + galv. lines
- St. Joseph1,728 lead + galv. lines
- Thomasborono lead reported
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Questions
Does Philo, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Aqua Illinois-Philo, which serves Philo, reported 0 lead and 47 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 299 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Philo?
EPA's service area maps place most of Philo in Aqua Illinois-Philo's service area (PWSID IL0190600). IL American-Champaign also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Philo home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Aqua Illinois-Philo'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 Philo 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-Philo whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.