Illinois · population 112,949
Lead pipes in Springfield, IL
2,252 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Springfield (population 112,949) gets its water from Springfield. That system reported 991 lead and 1,261 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 55,254, with 6,949 more of unknown material.
4.1% of Springfield's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.3%
- Unknown 13%
- Non-lead 83%
Latest lead test for Springfield (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 Springfield.
Water systems serving Springfield
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SpringfieldMain system | 991 | 1,261 | 6,949 | 4.1% |
| Curran-Gardner Township PWDAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| EffinghamServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| JeromeServes 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 Springfield
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Springfield'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
- Leland Grove2,252 lead + galv. lines
- Grandview1 lead + galv. lines
- Jeromeno lead reported
- Southern View2,252 lead + galv. lines
- Rivertonno lead reported
- Shermanno lead reported
- Rochesterno lead reported
- Chatham2,934 unknown
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Questions
Does Springfield, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Springfield, which serves Springfield, reported 991 lead and 1,261 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,949 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Springfield?
EPA's service area maps place most of Springfield in Springfield's service area (PWSID IL1671200). Curran-Gardner Township PWD, Effingham, Jerome also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Springfield home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Springfield'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 Springfield 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 Springfield whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.