Illinois · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Jo Daviess County, IL
7 community water systems serving Jo Daviess County reported 73 lead and 58 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 907 of unknown material. The most are in Galena.
1.6% 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 0.9%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 11%
- Non-lead 87%
Water systems serving Jo Daviess County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GalenaGalena | 73 | 58 | 219 | 7.0% |
| IL American-GalenaJo Daviess County | 0 | 0 | 563 | 0% |
| IL American-Apple CanyonJo Daviess County | 0 | 0 | 105 | 0% |
| ElizabethElizabeth | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0% |
| StocktonStockton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| East DubuqueEast Dubuque | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| WarrenWarren | 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 Jo Daviess County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Jo Daviess County reported 73 lead and 58 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 907 of unknown material.
Which Jo Daviess County water systems have the most lead lines?
Galena (131).
How do I check my home in Jo Daviess 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.