Illinois · 16 community water systems
Lead pipes in Macoupin County, IL
16 community water systems serving Macoupin County reported 333 lead and 112 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,071 of unknown material. The most are in Mount Olive.
3.0% 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 2.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 7.1%
- Non-lead 90%
Water systems serving Macoupin County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount OliveMacoupin County | 324 | 11 | 0 | 30% |
| CarlinvilleCarlinville | 3 | 98 | 558 | 3.5% |
| BenldBenld | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0.8% |
| GirardGirard | 0 | 3 | 309 | 0.3% |
| SawyervilleSawyerville | 0 | 0 | 129 | 0% |
| Kaho Public Water DistrictMacoupin County | 0 | 0 | 56 | 0% |
| Mount ClareMount Clare | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0% |
| StauntonStaunton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| BrightonBrighton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| GillespieMacoupin County | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| VirdenVirden | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Central Macoupin County RWDMacoupin County | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Bunker HillBunker Hill | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| NilwoodNilwood | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Otter Lake Water CommissionMacoupin County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lake Williamson Christian CenterMacoupin 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 Macoupin County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Macoupin County reported 333 lead and 112 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,071 of unknown material.
Which Macoupin County water systems have the most lead lines?
Mount Olive (335), Carlinville (101), Benld (6).
How do I check my home in Macoupin 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.