Illinois · 27 community water systems
Lead pipes in Kane County, IL
27 community water systems serving Kane County reported 26,809 lead and 329 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,137 of unknown material. The most are in Aurora.
15% 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 15%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 4.0%
- Non-lead 81%
Water systems serving Kane County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AuroraAurora | 16,063 | 0 | 16 | 32% |
| ElginElgin | 8,221 | 1 | 1,465 | 24% |
| St CharlesSaint Charles | 812 | 114 | 3,703 | 7.1% |
| GenevaGeneva | 448 | 85 | 89 | 6.3% |
| West DundeeWest Dundee | 385 | 41 | 0 | 17% |
| BataviaBatavia | 371 | 14 | 0 | 4.5% |
| East DundeeEast Dundee | 236 | 0 | 158 | 16% |
| North AuroraNorth Aurora | 210 | 15 | 357 | 3.4% |
| CarpentersvilleCarpentersville | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0.4% |
| Aqua Illinois-Skyline (Northern)Kane County | 0 | 27 | 80 | 7.1% |
| HampshireHampshire | 16 | 7 | 23 | 0.6% |
| ElburnElburn | 0 | 17 | 15 | 0.6% |
| MooseheartKane County | 0 | 6 | 64 | 8.6% |
| IL American-Lake MarianKane County | 0 | 1 | 247 | 0.3% |
| Aqua Illinois-MoechervilleKane County | 0 | 1 | 235 | 0.3% |
| IL American-Ferson CreekKane County | 0 | 0 | 378 | 0% |
| Maple ParkMaple Park | 0 | 0 | 257 | 0% |
| BurlingtonBurlington | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0% |
| Highland SubdivisionKane County | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0% |
| South ElginSouth Elgin | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| MontgomeryMontgomery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sugar GroveSugar Grove | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Pingree GroveHampshire | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| GilbertsGilberts | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mill Creek Water Reclamation DistrictKane County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Wasco SDKane County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sleepy HollowSleepy Hollow | 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 Kane County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Kane County reported 26,809 lead and 329 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,137 of unknown material.
Which Kane County water systems have the most lead lines?
Aurora (16,063), Elgin (8,222), St Charles (926).
How do I check my home in Kane 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.