Illinois · population 2,533
Lead pipes in Tilton, IL
410 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Tilton (population 2,533) gets its water from Aqua Illinois-Vermilion County. That system reported 174 lead and 236 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 19,933, with 15,402 more of unknown material.
2.1% of Aqua Illinois-Vermilion County's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.9%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.2%
- Unknown 77%
- Non-lead 21%
Latest lead test for Aqua Illinois-Vermilion County (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 9 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 Aqua Illinois-Vermilion County.
Water systems serving Tilton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Illinois-Vermilion CountyMain system | 174 | 236 | 15,402 | 2.1% |
| WestvilleServes 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 Tilton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Aqua Illinois-Vermilion County'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.
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Questions
Does Tilton, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Aqua Illinois-Vermilion County, which serves Tilton, reported 174 lead and 236 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 15,402 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Tilton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Tilton in Aqua Illinois-Vermilion County's service area (PWSID IL1835120). Westville also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Tilton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Aqua Illinois-Vermilion County'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 Tilton 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 Aqua Illinois-Vermilion County whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.