Illinois · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Morgan County, IL
8 community water systems serving Morgan County reported 4,215 lead and 535 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 93 of unknown material. The most are in Jacksonville.
36% 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 32%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.0%
- Unknown 0.7%
- Non-lead 64%
Water systems serving Morgan County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JacksonvilleJacksonville | 3,391 | 525 | 1 | 50% |
| South JacksonvilleSouth Jacksonville | 823 | 7 | 0 | 55% |
| SMG - LynnvilleLynnville | 1 | 3 | 2 | 50% |
| MeredosiaMeredosia | 0 | 0 | 90 | 0% |
| SMG Water CoopMorgan County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| North Morgan Water CoopMorgan County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Murrayville-Woodson Water CommissionMorgan County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| WaverlyWaverly | 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 Morgan County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Morgan County reported 4,215 lead and 535 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 93 of unknown material.
Which Morgan County water systems have the most lead lines?
Jacksonville (3,916), South Jacksonville (830), SMG - Lynnville (4).
How do I check my home in Morgan 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.