Illinois · population 2,450
Lead pipes in Villa Grove, IL
42 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Villa Grove (population 2,450) gets its water from IL American-Villa Grove. That system reported 13 lead and 29 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,264, with 214 more of unknown material.
3.3% of IL American-Villa Grove's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.3%
- Unknown 17%
- Non-lead 80%
Latest lead test for IL American-Villa Grove (Jul 2025–Dec 2025): 3 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for IL American-Villa Grove.
Water systems serving Villa Grove
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL American-Villa GroveMain system | 13 | 29 | 214 | 3.3% |
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 Villa Grove
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on IL American-Villa Grove'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 Villa Grove, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. IL American-Villa Grove, which serves Villa Grove, reported 13 lead and 29 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 214 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Villa Grove?
EPA's service area maps place most of Villa Grove in IL American-Villa Grove's service area (PWSID IL0410350).
How do I check whether my Villa Grove home has a lead service line?
Search your address on IL American-Villa Grove'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 Villa Grove 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-Villa Grove whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.