Illinois · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Crawford County, IL
6 community water systems serving Crawford County reported 5 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 477 of unknown material. The most are in Eaton PWD.
<0.1% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 5.5%
- Non-lead 94%
Water systems serving Crawford County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton PWDCrawford County | 5 | 0 | 304 | 0.8% |
| Flat RockFlat Rock | 0 | 1 | 173 | 0.5% |
| Robinson-Palestine Water CommissionCrawford County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Hardinville Water CompanyRobinson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| OblongOblong | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Robinson Correctional CenterCrawford 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 Crawford County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Crawford County reported 5 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 477 of unknown material.
Which Crawford County water systems have the most lead lines?
Eaton PWD (5), Flat Rock (1).
How do I check my home in Crawford 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.