Illinois · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Kankakee County, IL
7 community water systems serving Kankakee County reported 336 lead and 1,897 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,842 of unknown material. The most are in Aqua Illinois-Kankakee.
6.3% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.9%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.3%
- Unknown 16%
- Non-lead 77%
Water systems serving Kankakee County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Illinois-KankakeeKankakee | 311 | 1,895 | 4,304 | 6.8% |
| St AnneSaint Anne | 24 | 2 | 91 | 5.1% |
| MomenceMomence | 1 | 0 | 1,159 | <0.1% |
| HerscherHerscher | 0 | 0 | 186 | 0% |
| Aqua Illinois-SkylineKankakee County | 0 | 0 | 61 | 0% |
| Aqua Illinois-Highland EstatesKankakee County | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0% |
| Pembroke TownshipKankakee 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 Kankakee County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Kankakee County reported 336 lead and 1,897 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,842 of unknown material.
Which Kankakee County water systems have the most lead lines?
Aqua Illinois-Kankakee (2,206), St Anne (26), Momence (1).
How do I check my home in Kankakee 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.