Lead Pipe Map

Illinois · population 9,510

Lead pipes in Rochelle, IL

272 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Rochelle (population 9,510) gets its water from Rochelle. That system reported 5 lead and 267 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,975, with 0 more of unknown material.

6.8% of Rochelle's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

5Lead
267Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
3,703Non-lead

Latest lead test for Rochelle (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): 2.7 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 Rochelle.

Water systems serving Rochelle

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
RochelleMain system526706.8%
HillcrestServes nearby areas10600.2%

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 Rochelle

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Rochelle's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

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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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Rochelle, IL have lead pipes?

Yes. Rochelle, which serves Rochelle, reported 5 lead and 267 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Rochelle?

EPA's service area maps place most of Rochelle in Rochelle's service area (PWSID IL1410500). Hillcrest also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Rochelle home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Rochelle'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 Rochelle 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 Rochelle whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.