Illinois · population 3,581
Lead pipes in Tolono, IL
2 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Tolono (population 3,581) gets its water from IL American-Tolono. That system reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,318, with 993 more of unknown material.
0.2% of IL American-Tolono'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 75%
- Non-lead 25%
Latest lead test for IL American-Tolono (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-Tolono.
Water systems serving Tolono
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL American-TolonoMain system | 0 | 2 | 993 | 0.2% |
| IL American-ChampaignServes nearby areas | 5 | 1,723 | 14,962 | 2.8% |
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 Tolono
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on IL American-Tolono'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
- Savoy1,728 lead + galv. lines
- Philo47 lead + galv. lines
- Champaign1,728 lead + galv. lines
- Urbana1,728 lead + galv. lines
- Villa Grove42 lead + galv. lines
- Sidney1,728 lead + galv. lines
- St. Joseph1,728 lead + galv. lines
- Mahometno lead reported
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Questions
Does Tolono, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. IL American-Tolono, which serves Tolono, reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 993 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Tolono?
EPA's service area maps place most of Tolono in IL American-Tolono's service area (PWSID IL0191000). IL American-Champaign also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Tolono home has a lead service line?
Search your address on IL American-Tolono'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 Tolono 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-Tolono whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.