Illinois · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Coles County, IL
6 community water systems serving Coles County reported 0 lead and 1,268 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,708 of unknown material. The most are in Mattoon.
5.2% 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 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.2%
- Unknown 31%
- Non-lead 63%
Water systems serving Coles County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MattoonMattoon | 0 | 1,257 | 2,006 | 11% |
| OaklandOakland | 0 | 10 | 0 | 1.9% |
| CharlestonCharleston | 0 | 1 | 5,702 | <0.1% |
| Clear Water Service CorpColes County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Eastern Illinois UniversityCharleston | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Embarras Area Water DistrictColes 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 Coles County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Coles County reported 0 lead and 1,268 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,708 of unknown material.
Which Coles County water systems have the most lead lines?
Mattoon (1,257), Oakland (10), Charleston (1).
How do I check my home in Coles 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.