Illinois · population 12,295
Lead pipes in Streator, IL
162 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Streator (population 12,295) gets its water from IL American-Streator. That system reported 26 lead and 136 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 9,284, with 6,646 more of unknown material.
1.7% of IL American-Streator's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.5%
- Unknown 72%
- Non-lead 27%
Latest lead test for IL American-Streator (Jul 2025–Dec 2025): 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 IL American-Streator.
Water systems serving Streator
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL American-StreatorMain system | 26 | 136 | 6,646 | 1.7% |
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 Streator
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on IL American-Streator'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
- North Utica22 lead + galv. lines
- Pontiac683 lead + galv. lines
- LaSalle199 lead + galv. lines
- Peru178 lead + galv. lines
- Spring Valley1 lead + galv. lines
- Ladd50 lead + galv. lines
- Sheridanno lead reported
- Coal427 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Streator, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. IL American-Streator, which serves Streator, reported 26 lead and 136 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,646 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Streator?
EPA's service area maps place most of Streator in IL American-Streator's service area (PWSID IL0995030).
How do I check whether my Streator home has a lead service line?
Search your address on IL American-Streator'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 Streator 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-Streator whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.