Illinois · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Lawrence County, IL
6 community water systems serving Lawrence County reported 134 lead and 310 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4 of unknown material. The most are in St Francisville.
9.4% 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 2.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 6.6%
- Unknown <0.1%
- Non-lead 91%
Water systems serving Lawrence County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St FrancisvilleSaint Francisville | 0 | 310 | 4 | 99% |
| LawrencevilleLawrenceville | 134 | 0 | 0 | 6.8% |
| BridgeportBridgeport | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Petrolia PWDLawrence County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| South Lawrence Water CorpLawrence County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Birds Pinkstaff Water DistrictLawrence 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 Lawrence County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Lawrence County reported 134 lead and 310 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4 of unknown material.
Which Lawrence County water systems have the most lead lines?
St Francisville (310), Lawrenceville (134).
How do I check my home in Lawrence 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.