Illinois · 3 community water systems
Lead pipes in Massac County, IL
3 community water systems serving Massac County reported 16 lead and 1,997 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,800 of unknown material. The most are in Metropolis.
35% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 35%
- Unknown 32%
- Non-lead 33%
Water systems serving Massac County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MetropolisMetropolis | 16 | 1,997 | 709 | 66% |
| Fort Massac PWDJoppa | 0 | 0 | 978 | 0% |
| JoppaJoppa | 0 | 0 | 113 | 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 Massac County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Massac County reported 16 lead and 1,997 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,800 of unknown material.
Which Massac County water systems have the most lead lines?
Metropolis (2,013).
How do I check my home in Massac 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.