Illinois · 31 community water systems
Lead pipes in Madison County, IL
31 community water systems serving Madison County reported 853 lead and 888 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 27,327 of unknown material. The most are in IL American-Granite City.
1.4% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 23%
- Non-lead 76%
Water systems serving Madison County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL American-Granite CityGranite City | 697 | 130 | 12,306 | 3.9% |
| IL American-AltonAlton | 140 | 374 | 7,995 | 2.3% |
| RoxanaRoxana | 0 | 378 | 0 | 49% |
| CollinsvilleCollinsville | 13 | 0 | 41 | 0.1% |
| South RoxanaSouth Roxana | 3 | 6 | 285 | 1.1% |
| HighlandHighland | 0 | 0 | 3,194 | 0% |
| EdwardsvilleEdwardsville | 0 | 0 | 1,118 | 0% |
| St JacobSaint Jacob | 0 | 0 | 814 | 0% |
| East AltonEast Alton | 0 | 0 | 381 | 0% |
| GrantforkGrantfork | 0 | 0 | 315 | 0% |
| HartfordHartford | 0 | 0 | 299 | 0% |
| IL American-LivingstonLivingston | 0 | 0 | 266 | 0% |
| WordenWorden | 0 | 0 | 246 | 0% |
| Glen CarbonGlen Carbon | 0 | 0 | 65 | 0% |
| Moro PWDMadison County | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| TroyTroy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| BethaltoBethalto | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Wood RiverWood River | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| MaryvilleMaryville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Fosterburg PWDMadison County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mitchell PWDMadison County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| North East Central PWDMadison County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Three County PWDMadison County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Tritownship Water DistrictHighland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Pontoon Beach PWDPontoon Beach | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Holiday Shores SDMadison County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Southern IL University-EdwardsvilleMadison County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Meadowbrook PWDMadison County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| PierronPierron | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| HamelHamel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| MarineMarine | 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 Madison County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Madison County reported 853 lead and 888 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 27,327 of unknown material.
Which Madison County water systems have the most lead lines?
IL American-Granite City (827), IL American-Alton (514), Roxana (378).
How do I check my home in Madison 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.