Illinois · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Montgomery County, IL
10 community water systems serving Montgomery County reported 137 lead and 1,089 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,443 of unknown material. The most are in Litchfield.
13% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 12%
- Unknown 15%
- Non-lead 71%
Water systems serving Montgomery County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LitchfieldMontgomery County | 20 | 1,036 | 0 | 31% |
| WaggonerWaggoner | 87 | 0 | 1 | 50% |
| HillsboroHillsboro | 30 | 53 | 1,080 | 4.0% |
| IrvingIrving | 0 | 0 | 205 | 0% |
| FillmoreFillmore | 0 | 0 | 156 | 0% |
| Schram CitySchram City | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| NokomisMontgomery County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Graham Correctional SiteHillsboro | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Ej Water-McWcHillsboro | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Henderson PWDMontgomery County | 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 Montgomery County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Montgomery County reported 137 lead and 1,089 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,443 of unknown material.
Which Montgomery County water systems have the most lead lines?
Litchfield (1,056), Waggoner (87), Hillsboro (83).
How do I check my home in Montgomery 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.