Illinois · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Menard County, IL
6 community water systems serving Menard County reported 2 lead and 41 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 508 of unknown material. The most are in Petersburg.
0.9% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.9%
- Unknown 11%
- Non-lead 88%
Water systems serving Menard County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PetersburgPetersburg | 0 | 41 | 97 | 2.1% |
| TallulaTallula | 2 | 0 | 26 | 0.6% |
| Menard Rural Water CoopPetersburg | 0 | 0 | 229 | 0% |
| OakfordOakford | 0 | 0 | 114 | 0% |
| Old Salem ChautauquaMenard County | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0% |
| AthensAthens | 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 Menard County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Menard County reported 2 lead and 41 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 508 of unknown material.
Which Menard County water systems have the most lead lines?
Petersburg (41), Tallula (2).
How do I check my home in Menard 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.