Illinois · 14 community water systems
Lead pipes in Dekalb County, IL
14 community water systems serving Dekalb County reported 436 lead and 241 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 368 of unknown material. The most are in Sandwich.
2.3% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.8%
- Unknown 1.3%
- Non-lead 96%
Water systems serving Dekalb County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SandwichSandwich | 3 | 203 | 40 | 7.6% |
| DekalbDe Kalb | 192 | 0 | 0 | 1.8% |
| GenoaGenoa | 175 | 0 | 18 | 8.5% |
| ShabbonaShabbona | 50 | 0 | 0 | 16% |
| HinckleyHinckley | 11 | 38 | 310 | 6.1% |
| SycamoreSycamore | 5 | 0 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Northern Illinois University-DekalbDekalb County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| CortlandCortland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| SomonaukSomonauk | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| KirklandKirkland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| WatermanWaterman | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| KingstonKingston | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| MaltaMalta | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Suburban Apartments (De Kalb Univ DVL)Dekalb 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 Dekalb County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Dekalb County reported 436 lead and 241 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 368 of unknown material.
Which Dekalb County water systems have the most lead lines?
Sandwich (206), Dekalb (192), Genoa (175).
How do I check my home in Dekalb 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.