Illinois · population 1,849
Lead pipes in South Roxana, IL
9 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of South Roxana (population 1,849) gets its water from South Roxana. That system reported 3 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 805, with 285 more of unknown material.
1.1% of South Roxana's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 35%
- Non-lead 63%
Latest lead test for South Roxana (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for South Roxana.
Water systems serving South Roxana
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South RoxanaMain system | 3 | 6 | 285 | 1.1% |
| HartfordServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 299 | 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 South Roxana
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on South Roxana'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
- Roxana378 lead + galv. lines
- Hartford299 unknown
- Wood Riverno lead reported
- Edwardsville1,118 unknown
- Glen Carbon65 unknown
- East Alton381 unknown
- Pontoon Beach827 lead + galv. lines
- Bethaltono lead reported
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Questions
Does South Roxana, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. South Roxana, which serves South Roxana, reported 3 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 285 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to South Roxana?
EPA's service area maps place most of South Roxana in South Roxana's service area (PWSID IL1190970). Hartford also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my South Roxana home has a lead service line?
Search your address on South Roxana'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 South Roxana 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 South Roxana whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.