Illinois · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Marion County, IL
10 community water systems serving Marion County reported 42 lead and 20 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,571 of unknown material. The most are in Centralia.
0.3% 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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 19%
- Non-lead 81%
Water systems serving Marion County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CentraliaCentralia | 42 | 20 | 3,536 | 0.8% |
| AlmaAlma | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0% |
| SalemSalem | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Raccoon Water CompanyMarion County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| North East Marion County Water CmpnyMarion County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| FMC Water CompanyMarion County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| OdinOdin | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| SandovalSandoval | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Walnut HillWalnut Hill | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| WamacWamac | 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 Marion County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Marion County reported 42 lead and 20 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,571 of unknown material.
Which Marion County water systems have the most lead lines?
Centralia (62).
How do I check my home in Marion 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.