Illinois · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Franklin County, IL
11 community water systems serving Franklin County reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,139 of unknown material. The most are in Zeigler.
<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%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 30%
- Non-lead 70%
Water systems serving Franklin County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZeiglerZeigler | 0 | 2 | 682 | 0.2% |
| BentonBenton | 0 | 0 | 3,756 | 0% |
| RoyaltonRoyalton | 0 | 0 | 701 | 0% |
| West FrankfortWest Frankfort | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Rend Lake Inter-City Water SystemFranklin County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| ChristopherChristopher | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| SesserSesser | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Greenwood-Creek Nation Water CompanyFranklin County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Ewing-Ina Water CommissionFranklin County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Akin Water DistrictFranklin County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| ValierValier | 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 Franklin County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Franklin County reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,139 of unknown material.
Which Franklin County water systems have the most lead lines?
Zeigler (2).
How do I check my home in Franklin 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.