Illinois · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Macon County, IL
9 community water systems serving Macon County reported 2 lead and 6,550 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 509 of unknown material. The most are in Decatur.
16% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 16%
- Unknown 1.3%
- Non-lead 83%
Water systems serving Macon County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DecaturDecatur | 0 | 6,535 | 12 | 21% |
| WarrensburgWarrensburg | 2 | 15 | 336 | 3.2% |
| Blue MoundBlue Mound | 0 | 0 | 161 | 0% |
| Long Creek Township PWSLong Creek | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mount ZionMount Zion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| ForsythForsyth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| MaroaMaroa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| HarristownHarristown | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| MaconMacon | 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 Macon County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Macon County reported 2 lead and 6,550 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 509 of unknown material.
Which Macon County water systems have the most lead lines?
Decatur (6,535), Warrensburg (17).
How do I check my home in Macon 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.