Illinois · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Carroll County, IL
6 community water systems serving Carroll County reported 170 lead and 253 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 332 of unknown material. The most are in Savanna.
11% 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 4.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 6.8%
- Unknown 8.9%
- Non-lead 80%
Water systems serving Carroll County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SavannaSavanna | 89 | 101 | 171 | 13% |
| LanarkLanark | 69 | 99 | 18 | 23% |
| ThomsonThomson | 8 | 47 | 137 | 19% |
| ShannonShannon | 4 | 6 | 6 | 2.6% |
| Thomson Maximum Security CenterThomson | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Mount CarrollMount Carroll | 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 Carroll County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Carroll County reported 170 lead and 253 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 332 of unknown material.
Which Carroll County water systems have the most lead lines?
Savanna (190), Lanark (168), Thomson (55).
How do I check my home in Carroll 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.