Illinois · population 5,404
Lead pipes in Spring Valley, IL
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Spring Valley (population 5,404) gets its water from Spring Valley. That system reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,365, with 0 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Spring Valley's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Spring Valley (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): 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 Spring Valley.
Water systems serving Spring Valley
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring ValleyMain system | 1 | 0 | 0 | <0.1% |
| PeruServes nearby areas | 165 | 13 | 2,784 | 3.6% |
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 Spring Valley
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Spring Valley'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
- Peru178 lead + galv. lines
- Ladd50 lead + galv. lines
- LaSalle199 lead + galv. lines
- North Utica22 lead + galv. lines
- Streator162 lead + galv. lines
- Sheridanno lead reported
- Somonaukno lead reported
- Rock Falls364 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Spring Valley, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Spring Valley, which serves Spring Valley, reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Spring Valley?
EPA's service area maps place most of Spring Valley in Spring Valley's service area (PWSID IL0111000). Peru also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Spring Valley home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Spring Valley'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 Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.