Lead Pipe Map

Illinois · population 4,540

Lead pipes in Shelbyville, IL

405 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Shelbyville (population 4,540) gets its water from Shelbyville. That system reported 264 lead and 141 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,984, with 57 more of unknown material.

14% of Shelbyville's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

264Lead
141Galvanized, replace
57Unknown material
2,522Non-lead

Latest lead test for Shelbyville (2026): 2.1 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 Shelbyville.

Water systems serving Shelbyville

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
ShelbyvilleMain system2641415714%
Ej Water CooperativeServes nearby areas0000%

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 Shelbyville

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

Find the official inventory mapShelbyville details

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.

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 Shelbyville, IL have lead pipes?

Yes. Shelbyville, which serves Shelbyville, reported 264 lead and 141 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 57 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Shelbyville?

EPA's service area maps place most of Shelbyville in Shelbyville's service area (PWSID IL1730300). Ej Water Cooperative also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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