Illinois · 17 community water systems
Lead pipes in Lasalle County, IL
17 community water systems serving Lasalle County reported 826 lead and 305 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 19,265 of unknown material. The most are in Oglesby.
2.9% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 2.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.8%
- Unknown 50%
- Non-lead 47%
Water systems serving Lasalle County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OglesbyOglesby | 300 | 0 | 750 | 17% |
| La SalleLa Salle | 146 | 53 | 3,214 | 4.8% |
| PeruPeru | 165 | 13 | 2,784 | 3.6% |
| IL American-StreatorStreator | 26 | 136 | 6,646 | 1.7% |
| MendotaMendota | 34 | 69 | 1,315 | 3.7% |
| OttawaOttawa | 59 | 0 | 1,019 | 0.7% |
| MarseillesMarseilles | 56 | 0 | 697 | 2.8% |
| North UticaNorth Utica | 22 | 0 | 440 | 3.8% |
| Grand RidgeGrand Ridge | 0 | 22 | 3 | 8.8% |
| Cedar Point Water CompanyLasalle County | 15 | 0 | 0 | 12% |
| LostantLostant | 1 | 12 | 206 | 5.9% |
| EarlvilleEarlville | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.3% |
| IL American-Lake HolidayLasalle County | 0 | 0 | 1,906 | 0% |
| LelandLeland | 0 | 0 | 285 | 0% |
| SenecaSeneca | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sheridan Correctional CenterLasalle County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Wildwood EstatesLasalle 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 Lasalle County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Lasalle County reported 826 lead and 305 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 19,265 of unknown material.
Which Lasalle County water systems have the most lead lines?
Oglesby (300), La Salle (199), Peru (178).
How do I check my home in Lasalle 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.