Illinois · population 14,754
Lead pipes in Shiloh, IL
1,100 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Shiloh (population 14,754) gets its water from IL American-East St Louis. That system reported 749 lead and 351 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 71,163, with 34,431 more of unknown material.
1.5% of IL American-East St Louis's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.5%
- Unknown 48%
- Non-lead 50%
Latest lead test for IL American-East St Louis (Jul 2025–Dec 2025): 2 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 IL American-East St Louis.
Water systems serving Shiloh
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL American-East St LouisMain system | 749 | 351 | 34,431 | 1.5% |
| American Water Oper and Maintenance, LLCServes 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 Shiloh
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on IL American-East St Louis'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
- O'Fallon33 lead + galv. lines
- Swansea1,100 lead + galv. lines
- Belleville1,100 lead + galv. lines
- Fairview Heights33 lead + galv. lines
- Lebanon1,423 unknown
- Mascoutah5 lead + galv. lines
- Caseyvilleno lead reported
- Collinsville13 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Shiloh, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. IL American-East St Louis, which serves Shiloh, reported 749 lead and 351 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 34,431 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Shiloh?
EPA's service area maps place most of Shiloh in IL American-East St Louis's service area (PWSID IL1635040). American Water Oper and Maintenance, LLC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Shiloh home has a lead service line?
Search your address on IL American-East St Louis'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 Shiloh 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-East St Louis whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.