Illinois · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Grundy County, IL
7 community water systems serving Grundy County reported 1,862 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 342 of unknown material. The most are in Morris.
13% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 13%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 2.4%
- Non-lead 84%
Water systems serving Grundy County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MorrisMorris | 1,435 | 12 | 182 | 27% |
| Coal CityCoal City | 427 | 0 | 0 | 18% |
| South WilmingtonSouth Wilmington | 0 | 0 | 126 | 0% |
| Shady Oaks MHPGrundy County | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0% |
| MinookaMinooka | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| DiamondDiamond | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| GardnerGardner | 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 Grundy County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Grundy County reported 1,862 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 342 of unknown material.
Which Grundy County water systems have the most lead lines?
Morris (1,447), Coal City (427).
How do I check my home in Grundy 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.