Illinois · population 9,260
Lead pipes in Savoy, IL
1,728 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Savoy (population 9,260) gets its water from IL American-Champaign. That system reported 5 lead and 1,723 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 60,751, with 14,962 more of unknown material.
2.8% of IL American-Champaign'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.8%
- Unknown 25%
- Non-lead 73%
Latest lead test for IL American-Champaign (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 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 IL American-Champaign.
Water systems serving Savoy
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL American-ChampaignMain system | 5 | 1,723 | 14,962 | 2.8% |
| U of I-ChampaignServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 Savoy
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on IL American-Champaign'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
- Champaign1,728 lead + galv. lines
- Urbana1,728 lead + galv. lines
- Tolono2 lead + galv. lines
- Philo47 lead + galv. lines
- Sidney1,728 lead + galv. lines
- Mahometno lead reported
- St. Joseph1,728 lead + galv. lines
- Thomasborono lead reported
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Questions
Does Savoy, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. IL American-Champaign, which serves Savoy, reported 5 lead and 1,723 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 14,962 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Savoy?
EPA's service area maps place most of Savoy in IL American-Champaign's service area (PWSID IL0195300). U of I-Champaign also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Savoy home has a lead service line?
Search your address on IL American-Champaign'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 Savoy 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 IL American-Champaign whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.