Illinois · population 7,016
Lead pipes in Salem, IL
No lead lines reported
Most of Salem (population 7,016) gets its water from Salem, which reported 3,605 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Salem'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) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Salem (2025): 1.3 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Salem.
Water systems serving Salem
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SalemMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| North East Marion County Water CmpnyServes nearby areas | 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 Salem
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Salem'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
- Sandovalno lead reported
- Central62 lead + galv. lines
- Centralia62 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Vernonno lead reported
- Carlyle25 lead + galv. lines
- Louisvilleno lead reported
- Flora196 lead + galv. lines
- St. Elmono lead reported
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Questions
Does Salem, IL have lead pipes?
Salem, which serves Salem, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Salem?
EPA's service area maps place most of Salem in Salem's service area (PWSID IL1210450). North East Marion County Water Cmpny also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Salem home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Salem'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 Salem 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 Salem whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.