Illinois · 15 community water systems
Lead pipes in McLean County, IL
15 community water systems serving McLean County reported 5,605 lead and 36 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,300 of unknown material. The most are in Bloomington.
9.6% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 9.5%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 11%
- Non-lead 80%
Water systems serving McLean County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BloomingtonBloomington | 5,529 | 2 | 5,482 | 17% |
| Le RoyLe Roy | 40 | 6 | 8 | 3.0% |
| ChenoaChenoa | 34 | 0 | 465 | 3.9% |
| NormalNormal | 2 | 28 | 4 | 0.2% |
| StanfordStanford | 0 | 0 | 162 | 0% |
| CooksvilleCooksville | 0 | 0 | 99 | 0% |
| DanversDanvers | 0 | 0 | 80 | 0% |
| Illinois State University-NormalNormal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| HeyworthHeyworth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| LexingtonLexington | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| HudsonHudson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Bloomington Township PWD West PhaseMcLean County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| GridleyGridley | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Hilltop MHPBloomington | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| DownsDowns | 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 McLean County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving McLean County reported 5,605 lead and 36 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,300 of unknown material.
Which McLean County water systems have the most lead lines?
Bloomington (5,531), Le Roy (46), Chenoa (34).
How do I check my home in McLean 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.