Illinois · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Peoria County, IL
11 community water systems serving Peoria County reported 11,238 lead and 627 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 25,877 of unknown material. The most are in IL American-Peoria.
16% 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 15%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.8%
- Unknown 34%
- Non-lead 50%
Water systems serving Peoria County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL American-PeoriaPeoria | 11,000 | 442 | 24,303 | 18% |
| Peoria HeightsPeoria Heights | 226 | 185 | 1,375 | 14% |
| PrincevillePrinceville | 12 | 0 | 10 | 1.6% |
| IL American-GlasfordGlasford | 0 | 0 | 188 | 0% |
| ChillicotheChillicothe | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Pleasant Valley PWDPeoria County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T-L Rural Water DistrictPeoria County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| ElmwoodElmwood | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Limestone-Walters PWDPeoria County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| DunlapDunlap | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Hanna CityHanna City | 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 Peoria County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Peoria County reported 11,238 lead and 627 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 25,877 of unknown material.
Which Peoria County water systems have the most lead lines?
IL American-Peoria (11,442), Peoria Heights (411), Princeville (12).
How do I check my home in Peoria 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.