Illinois · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Boone County, IL
6 community water systems serving Boone County reported 456 lead and 630 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,350 of unknown material. The most are in Belvidere.
7.2% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 3.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.2%
- Unknown 22%
- Non-lead 71%
Water systems serving Boone County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BelvidereBelvidere | 247 | 630 | 3,348 | 11% |
| Aqua Illinois-Candlewick DVNBoone County | 207 | 0 | 2 | 4.2% |
| CapronCapron | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.4% |
| Poplar GrovePoplar Grove | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Poplar Grove SouthPoplar Grove | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Four Seasons MHPBoone County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Boone County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Boone County reported 456 lead and 630 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,350 of unknown material.
Which Boone County water systems have the most lead lines?
Belvidere (877), Aqua Illinois-Candlewick DVN (207), Capron (2).
How do I check my home in Boone County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.