Illinois · population 1,452
Lead pipes in Venice, IL
827 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Venice (population 1,452) gets its water from IL American-Granite City. That system reported 697 lead and 130 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 21,217, with 12,306 more of unknown material.
3.9% of IL American-Granite City's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 3.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 58%
- Non-lead 38%
Latest lead test for IL American-Granite City (Jul 2025–Dec 2025): 6 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-Granite City.
Water systems serving Venice
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL American-Granite CityMain system | 697 | 130 | 12,306 | 3.9% |
| IL American-East St LouisServes nearby areas | 749 | 351 | 34,431 | 1.5% |
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 Venice
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on IL American-Granite City'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
- Madison827 lead + galv. lines
- Fairmont1,100 lead + galv. lines
- East St. Louis1,100 lead + galv. lines
- Granite827 lead + galv. lines
- Washington Park1,100 lead + galv. lines
- Pontoon Beach827 lead + galv. lines
- Cahokia Heightsno lead reported
- Caseyvilleno lead reported
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Questions
Does Venice, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. IL American-Granite City, which serves Venice, reported 697 lead and 130 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 12,306 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Venice?
EPA's service area maps place most of Venice in IL American-Granite City's service area (PWSID IL1195030). IL American-East St Louis also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Venice home has a lead service line?
Search your address on IL American-Granite City'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 Venice 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-Granite City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.